WAEC Agricultural Science 2007 Question 28

Question 28

Crop Husbandry

Delayed harvesting of maize may result in

  1. A.improvement in the quantity of grains
  2. B.high incidence of pest infestation
  3. C.low seed viability
  4. D.yellow colouration of grains.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (high incidence of pest infestation)

Explanation

Maize left in the field is attacked by weevils, birds and rodents.