WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 37

Question 37

Pasture and Forage Crops

The most common weed of pasture in West Africa is

  1. A.Ageratum conyzoides
  2. B.Tridax procumbens
  3. C.Imperata cylindrica
  4. D.Boerhavia diffusa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Imperata cylindrica)

Explanation

Spear grass spreads by rhizomes and takes over pastures.