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WAEC Agricultural Science 1997 Question 33

Question 33

Crop Diseases

Which of the following group of crops can be attacked by smut diseases?

  1. A.Sugarcane, maize and banana
  2. B.Rice, maize and guinea corn
  3. C.Guinea corn, sugarcane and rubber
  4. D.Maize, guinea corn and yam
  5. E.Rubber, rice and guinea corn.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Rice, maize and guinea corn)

Explanation

Smuts attack grasses (cereals) such as rice, maize and sorghum.