WAEC Animal Husbandry 2018 Question 19

Question 19

Pasture and Forage

Which of the following forage crops helps to conserve soil moisture?

  1. A.Pennisetum purpureum
  2. B.Centrosema pubescens
  3. C.Panicum maximum
  4. D.Boerhavia diffusa
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Centrosema pubescens)

Explanation

Centrosema is a creeping legume that covers the ground, reducing evaporation.