If one were to argue that World War II was the most prolific time for agricultural research and development, which of the following statements would best defend this assertion?

The correct answer would be : Citizens back home resorted to creating innovative ways of making food and crops last longer due to lack of manpower and funding.

Explanation:

During the time of world war II, almost every industry shifted their production in order to fulfill the needs of military by shifted to the production of weapons, tanks and other military equipment.

Food and agriculture also affected by this however the citizens and farmers find innovative ways to store crops for longer time and and for improvement in crops production.

Thus, the correct answer would be Citizens back home resorted to creating innovative ways of making food and crops last longer due to lack of manpower and funding.