WAEC Agricultural Science 2002 Question 36

Question 36

Crop Improvement

Which of the following effects is not a consequence of 'Introduction' in crop improvement? Introduced crops

  1. A.may mature faster than the local varieties
  2. B.may have high yield
  3. C.improve the quality of existing crops
  4. D.hamper the growth of local varieties
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Answer: D (hamper the growth of local varieties)

Explanation

Introduced varieties bring benefits such as early maturity and high yield; they do not stop local varieties growing.