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CSEC Agricultural Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)

A farmer attempts to till a compacted soil with a garden fork but is unsuccessful. Recommend ONE tillage implement that can be used to break up the compacted layer.

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  1. 4(a)Name the part of the plant that is used for propagating yam.[1 mark]
  2. 4(b)The plot of yam becomes heavily infested with weeds. State ONE effect this is likely to have on the production of yam.[1 mark]
  3. 4(c)Describe the relationship between soil compaction and tuber yield, shown in Table 1.[1 mark]

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