Unilorin Post-UTME Agricultural Science 2024 (Model questions) Question 5

Question 5

Soil Erosion and Conservation

Which of the following is a leguminous cover crop?

  1. A.water leaf
  2. B.sweet potato
  3. C.Mucuna
  4. D.Cassava
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Mucuna)

Explanation

Mucuna is a legume grown to cover the soil; its root nodules fix nitrogen and improve soil fertility.