WAEC Agricultural Science 2000 Question 29

Question 29

Crop Husbandry

When sugarcane is allowed to flower before harvesting, the

  1. A.sucrose content is reduced
  2. B.pith is formed
  3. C.tissue will turn red
  4. D.cane will rot.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sucrose content is reduced)

Explanation

Flowering uses up stored sugar.