WAEC Agricultural Science · Section 7

Weeds

Section G: Crop Protection

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Official WAEC Agricultural Science outline · Section G: Crop Protection

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a. Meaning of weeds

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Candidates should be able to define weeds

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b. Types of weeds

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Candidates should be able to identify types of weeds, including common and botanical names

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c. Effects of weeds on crops and economy

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Candidates should be able to state the effects of weeds on crops and the economy

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d. Characteristic features of weeds

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Candidates should be able to describe the characteristic features of weeds

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e. Methods of controlling weeds: cultural, biological, chemical, physical and mechanical methods

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Candidates should be able to describe methods of weed control

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