Theory question 105
Forestry and Wildlife(a) Explain the following terms as used in crop production: (i) floriculture (ii) taungya farming (iii) ley farming.
(b) State eight uses of ornamental plants to man.
(c) Mention four fibre crops grown in your country.
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(a)(i) Floriculture: growing of flowers and ornamental plants, for beauty or sale
(ii) Taungya: growing food crops between young forest trees on forest land
(iii) Ley farming: alternating arable crops with grass/legume pasture on the same land
(b) Any eight: beautify homes and surroundings; shade; windbreaks; hedges and fences; control erosion; source of income; medicinal uses; reduce noise and dust; recreation/parks; decoration at ceremonies; attract tourists; improve the air
(c) Any four: cotton; jute; kenaf; sisal; raphia; roselle; sunn hemp; coconut (coir)
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