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Question 1

is the process of preparing seed beds for crop production. Can be performed manually or mechanically depending on the land area, available materials, and budget.

Answer 1

Tillage operations

Question 2

Similarly, crops require water for their growth and development. The process of supplying water to the crops is known as irrigation.

Answer 2

CROP IRRIGATION

Question 3

Characteristics of Good Quality Seeds

Answer 3

a. Free from pest and diseases
c. High Viability
b. Free from mixtures
d. Good physical Purity

Question 4

planting at the crop area with the use of seed.

Answer 4

DIRECT SEEDING

Question 5

planting with the use of pre-grown seedings or plants that had been propagated from seeds

Answer 5

TRANSPLANTING

Question 6

is defined as a process whereby seeds may absorb water, increase water content, swell up and then seed coat ruptures and forms into a new plant. You need to conduct seed testing in order to determine if the seeds meet the quality standards

Answer 6

Seed germination

Question 7

determines the ability of the seed to germinate. This could be identified through its germination rate. If the seeds germinate poorly, it is an indication that it is not a good quality seed. There are three common methods of seed testing:

Answer 7

Seed testing

Question 8

In this method, seeds are placed in a wet rolled towel to facilitate germination.

Answer 8

Rag Doll Method

Question 9

this method uses petri dishes and wet tissue to germinate the seeds.

Answer 9

Petri Dish or Plate Method

Question 10

This method involves using a seed box or seed tray with soil. The seeds are placed in the soil to germinate

Answer 10

Seedbed/ Seed box Method