Describe the Special-Purpose Classification of plants

      

Describe the Special-Purpose Classification of plants

  

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Felix
1.Cover crops
These are crops planted to provide protection to the soil against direct beating of rainfall.
When crops are turned under while still green, they are termed green manure crops
Important green manure crops include alfalfa, soya beans, cowpeas, rye, and buckwheat.

2.Catch crops
Are substitute crops planted too late for regular crops or after the regular crop have failed
Short season crops such as millet and buckwheat are often used as catch crops.

3.Silage crops
Silage crops are those cut and preserved in succulent condition by partial fermentation
They include corn, sorghum, forage grasses and legumes

4.Companion crops
“Nurse”—help with erosion and weed control. They are grown with other crops
Grain crops and flax are often used for this purpose

5.Trap crops
These are crops planted to attract certain insects or parasites
Trap crops are ploughed under or destroyed once they have served their purpose.


Anganifelix answered the question on June 11, 2018 at 10:09


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