WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 35

Question 35

Crop Pests

The following problems are likely to be caused by insects except

  1. A.loss of leaves of crop plants
  2. B.rottening of cobs in storage
  3. C.transmission of viral diseases
  4. D.reduction of grains in storage to powder.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (rottening of cobs in storage)

Explanation

Rotting of stored cobs is caused by fungi and moisture.