(a) ldentify specimens K, L, M, and N
Specimen K; Specimen L; Specimen M: Specimen N;
(b) Give two similarities and three differences between specimens Kand L.
(c) To which group of crops does specimen M belong?
(d) State the method of propagation for each of specimens K, L, M, and N.
(e) Name one pest of specimen M and state two methods of its control.
(f) Name one fungal disease of specimen K
Explanation
(a) ldentification of specimens:
- K- cross sectíon of tomato fruit;
- L - cross-section of mango fruit;
- M - spinach;
- N - cross-section of citrus fruit.
(b) Comparison of specimens K and L Similarities:
- Both have fleshy edible mesocarp or succulent.
- Both have thin epicarp.
- Both have seed(s).
Differences:
- Specimen K has many seeds while L has one seed.
- Specimen K has mesocarp and endocarp that are fused to form soft pulp which is edible, while specimen L has a hard endocarp.
- endocoarp of specimen K is edible while that of specimen L is not edible.
(c) Group of crops to which specimen M belongs is vegetables.
(d) Propagation of specimens:
- K -seed / sexual.
- L-seed/ sexual and asexual.
- M - seed / sexual and asexual.,
- N - Propagation of seed / sexual and asexual.
(e) Pests of specimen M are:
- grasshopper.,
- leaf beetle (ladybird)
- caterpillars,
Control of pests: Thís can be done through
- hand picking.
- timely planting and harvesting,
- use of insecticides,
(f) Fungal diseases of specimen K:
- Fusarium wilt,
- leaf spot