WAEC Agricultural Science 1998 Question 36

Question 36

Crop Improvement

Which of the following is not true about the aims of crop improvement? Production of

  1. A.high yielding variety of cowpea
  2. B.disease resistant varieties of citrus
  3. C.thick pericarp and rich oil palm fruits
  4. D.tall growing leafy varieties of maize
  5. E.fast growing rice with early fruiting.
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Answer: D (tall growing leafy varieties of maize)

Explanation

Breeders want short, sturdy maize that does not lodge.