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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