(a) Using a table, classify specimens J, K, L, M, N and O into the following crops groups: Fruit, Leafy vegetable, Bulb and Root.
(b) List five general cultural practices that are carried out by farmers when growing Specimens J, K, L, M, N and O.
(c) State four ways in which the growing of Specimens J, K, L, M, N and is important to humans.
Explanation
(a) Classification of specimens into crop groups
| Fruit | Leafy Vegetable | Bulb | Root |
| Tomato (K) | Amaranthus (M) | Onion (J) | Carrot (L) |
| Okro (N) | Spinach (O) |
(b) General cultural practices that are carried out by farmers when growing specimens J, K, L M,N and O
- Watering
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Fertliser application/manuring
- Pest control
- Thinning
- Supplying/filing in
- Disease control
- Roguing
(c) Importance of specimens J. K, L, M, N and O to humans
- Provide income for the farmer
- Provide raw materials for agro based industries
- Provide vitamins in human diets
- Provide foreign exchange
- Provide employment
- They are medicinal