WAEC Agricultural Science 2016 Question 28

Question 28

Crop Diseases

The most effective method of controlling viral diseases in crops is by

  1. A.spraying with Bordeaux mixture.
  2. B.removing and burning affected crops.
  3. C.practising crop rotation.
  4. D.planting at recommended spacing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (removing and burning affected crops.)

Explanation

Infected plants can't be cured, so removing and burning them stops the spread.