WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 3

Question 3

Crop Diseases

Plant quarantine was introduced to

  1. A.control incoming diseases and pests
  2. B.control the cost of production
  3. C.maintain genetic purity of crops
  4. D.encourage breeding of new varieties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (control incoming diseases and pests)

Explanation

Quarantine stops new pests and diseases coming in with imported plants.