WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 24

Question 24

Crop Husbandry

The most suitable soil for cultivating yam is

  1. A.sand
  2. B.silt
  3. C.sandy clay
  4. D.clay
  5. E.clay loam.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (clay loam.)

Explanation

Yam needs deep, fertile soil that holds moisture but drains; clay loam is the best of these.