The diagrams below illustrate field management practices. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow

The diagrams below illustrate field management practices.  Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow

Identify the field practices.

M___________________ (1mk)
    Trelishing

N____________________(1mk)
    Earthing up

Name a crop that can be managed using management (M) above.(1mk)

Crops managed using management. M

  • passion fruits
  • Some bean varieties.        
  • Thorn melon                 

Give one reason for carrying out each of the management practices above.(2mks)

M____________________________

N_____________________________

Reason for carrying out
M-

  • Provide support of crops with vines using wire or sisal strings.

N-

  • Improve tuber formation in irish potatoes.
  • Provides support thus prevent lodging in maize.
  • Promotes production of seeds in groundnuts.
  • Improves drainage around the crop in tobacco.

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