(a) Describe the procedure which should be followed in spraying a crop in tomatoes using a fungicide in powder form, water and a knapsack sprayer. (3marks)
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(b) Name one fungal disease of tomatoes that can be controlled using the above procedure. (1marks)
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c) State four safety measures that should be taken while spraying the crop with the fungicide. (4marks)
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(a)
▪ Read the label/ the manufactures instruction
▪ Measure the requirement amount of fungicide
▪ Place it into a container and mix thoroughly
▪ Powder has dissolved completed/ has formed slurry
▪ Pour the mixture into the knapsack sprayer though the sieve
▪ Spray the mixture onto the crop
(b) Blight (late or early) powdery mildew ( 1 mark)
(c) Spray following the direction of the wind
▪ Wear protective clothing
▪ Avoiding eating or smoking while handling fungicides
▪ Avoid spillage of the fungicide/ avoid containing the environment
▪ Do not suck/ blow a blocked nozzle 4 x 1/2 = ( 2 mks)
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