(a) Using a table, classify specimens J, K, L, M, N and O into the following crops groups: Fruit, Leafy vegetable, Bulb and Root. (b) List five general cult...
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(a) Using a table, classify specimens J, K, L, M, N and O into the following crops groups: Fruit, Leafy vegetable, Bulb and Root.
(b) List five general cultural practices that are carried out by farmers when growing Specimens J, K, L, M, N and O.
(c) State four ways in which the growing of Specimens J, K, L, M, N and is important to humans.
Answer Details
(a) Classification of the specimens into crop groups
| Crop group | Specimen(s) |
|---|---|
| Fruit | Tomato (K), Okra (N) |
| Leafy vegetable | Amaranthus (M), Spinach (O) |
| Bulb | Onion (J) |
| Root | Carrot (L) |
(b) Five general cultural practices carried out when growing specimens J, K, L, M, N and O
- Watering (irrigation).
- Weeding.
- Application of manure or fertiliser.
- Thinning and supplying (filling in of missing stands).
- Control of pests and diseases (mulching and roguing are also carried out).
(c) Four ways the growing of specimens J, K, L, M, N and O is important to humans
- They supply vitamins and minerals in the human diet.
- They provide income for the farmer when sold.
- They provide raw materials for agro-based/food-processing industries and earn foreign exchange.
- They provide employment and some serve medicinal purposes.
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