Crop Production and Management Quiz
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What is the main use of sorghum?

Sorghum is a food source, livestock feed, and source of biofuel.

In what region is Teff native to?

Ethiopia

What is the major pest affecting Sorghum?

Striga

What is the depth of seed for sorghum?

<p>3-8 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of herbicides used for weed management in Sorghum?

<p>Pre-emergence and Post-emergence herbicides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of using Sorghum?

<p>Control Amooca, high yield, drought resistance, and the seeds are covered by husks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal range of temperatures for sorghum?

<p>15 to 40 degrees Celcius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sorghum can grow in highly saline soils.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal soil for sorghum?

<p>Well drained loamy or fertile soils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Wheat?

<p>Triticum aestivum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Wheat grown?

<p>In India and many other parts of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of soils are suitable for Wheat?

<p>Well drained</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two crops often rotated with Wheat?

<p>Teff and potatoes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times should the land be cultivated for Wheat?

<p>Four or five times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the space requirement for Wheat?

<p>20 cm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth for the seed in Wheat?

<p>5 cm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of Nitrogen per hectare for Wheat?

<p>60 kg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of Phosphorus per hectare for Wheat?

<p>25 kg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for harvesting Wheat?

<p>3 to 4 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is Wheat ready for harvest?

<p>When the plant turns yellow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crop Production and Management

  • Crops are grown for various purposes
  • Indigenous knowledge is important for local communities
  • Crop production is influenced by various factors
  • Appropriate practices include proper management, planting time, planting distance, pest control, and harvesting strategies
  • Field crops are grown extensively for human consumption
  • Field crops complete their life cycle in a single growing season

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Test your understanding of crop production and management techniques. Explore the various factors influencing crop growth and the significance of indigenous knowledge in farming communities. This quiz covers essential practices such as pest control and harvesting strategies.

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