WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 27

Question 27

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Which of the following explains the term pruning?

  1. A.Removal of unnecessary branches of trees crops
  2. B.Adequate spacing of seedlings during transplanting
  3. C.Removal of diseases or dead crops from the farm
  4. D.hardening of seedlings in the nursery
  5. E.Ripening of fruits before the development of embryo.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Removal of unnecessary branches of trees crops)

Explanation

Pruning is cutting off unwanted branches of tree crops.