WAEC Agricultural Science 2015 Question 23

Question 23

Crop Husbandry

The following crops require shade trees at the seedling stage except

  1. A.Theobroma cacao.
  2. B.Coffea spp.
  3. C.Elaeis guineensis.
  4. D.Oryza sativa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Oryza sativa.)

Explanation

Rice (Oryza sativa) is a field crop grown in full sun; cocoa and coffee seedlings need shade.