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2010 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical (a) State one method of propagating each of specimens J (YAM TUBER), K (PLANTAIN), and...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 2010

(a) State one method of propagating each of specimens J (YAM TUBER), K (PLANTAIN), and L (TOMATO FRUIT) on the farm

(b) Describe briefly the method of planting each of specimens J, K, and L. 

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Explanation

(a) Method of propagating specimens J, K and Specimen J

  • Specimen J(Yam tuber ): By seeds setts/mini setts/ whole yam tuber
  • Specimen K (Plantain): By Suckers, Corms
  • Specimen J (Tomato Fruit): By seeds

(b) Method of planting specimens J, K and L

Specimen J (Yam)

  • Yam tubers are cut into setts
  • Yam setts/seed yams are treated with an insecticide Or wood ash before planting/allow cut surface to dry under shade
  • Make hole on the ridge/mound in the ground
  • Place a yam sett or seed yam into the planting hole at a slanting angle with cut end up
  • Yam setts/seed yams are planted at a spacing of 1m x 1m
  • Cover the hole with soil
  • Mulch with dry grass
  • Provide stakes

Specimen K (Plantain)

  • Dig holes about 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
  • Fill the holes with a mixture of top soil and organic manure
  • Place a sucker in each hole
  • Cover the root part with soil
  • The suckers are planted at a spacing of 4m x 4m
  • Mulch planted suckers at the bases

Specimen L (Tomato)

  • Sow seeds in nursery beds or boxes - under shade
  • Water regularly
  • Transplant seedlings into the field after 4 -6 weeks or when the seedlings are at three-leaf stage
  • Seedlings are planted at a spacing of 60cm x 60cm or 90cm x 40cm
  • Transplant seedlings usually in the mornings or evenings
  • Water seedlings daily
  • Mulch seedlings
  • Provide stakes

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