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CSEC Agricultural Science · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 8(b)(ii)

A farmer practising monocropping of cabbage on a one-hectare plot experiences high weed infestation.

Suggest a cropping system, other than monocropping, that will lead to a reduction in weed infestation in Mr Singh's cabbage plot and briefly explain how it will lead to a reduction in weed growth.

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  1. 8(a)(i)Explain the concept of IPM.[2 marks]
  2. 8(a)(ii)State ONE advantage of IPM.[1 mark]
  3. 8(b)(i)Suggest THREE different IPM measures (other than chemical) which Mr Singh could use to control the weeds and for EACH measure, explain how it will lead to a…[6 marks]

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