WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 24

Question 24

Crop Husbandry

A prolonged wet season at the early stage of growth in cotton will lead to

  1. A.good vegetative growth and high yield of lint
  2. B.tall plant with few bolls
  3. C.premature dropping of leaves
  4. D.waterlogged soil which increases availability of soil nutrients.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (tall plant with few bolls)

Explanation

Too much rain early makes cotton grow tall and leafy with few bolls.