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WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 23

Question 23

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Tomato crops are usually staked to

  1. A.accelerate rate of ripening of the fruits
  2. B.accelerate growth
  3. C.prevent rotting of fruits
  4. D.induce flowering
  5. E.expose the leaves adequately.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (prevent rotting of fruits)

Explanation

Staking keeps fruits off the wet soil, so they do not rot.