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What is the main aim of weed control?
What is the main aim of weed control?
- To reduce competition with desired flora and fauna (correct)
- To promote the growth of noxious weeds
- To increase competition with desired flora and fauna
- To encourage the growth of non-native species
Which method of weed control involves using herbicides?
Which method of weed control involves using herbicides?
- Hand cultivation with hoes
- Chemical control with herbicides (correct)
- Lethal wilting with high heat
- Powered cultivation with cultivators
Why are onions considered vulnerable to weed competition?
Why are onions considered vulnerable to weed competition?
- They are slow to germinate and produce slender, upright stems (correct)
- They have broad leaves that compete with weeds
- They are fast to germinate and produce large seedlings
- They are resistant to water shortage
How do smaller, slower growing seedlings compare to larger, more vigorous ones in terms of weed susceptibility?
How do smaller, slower growing seedlings compare to larger, more vigorous ones in terms of weed susceptibility?
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Why is weed control important in agriculture?
Why is weed control important in agriculture?
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