1. Complete Activity 12.1 (Page 146). • Visit a nearby garden/agricultural field and make a list of the weeds and the flowers/crops found in the area. Also, make a list of insect pests, if any, infesting the flowers/crops.
Answer:
I visited an agricultural field in rural Maharashtra, India.
Weeds are unwanted plants which compete with plants for nutrients, water, sunlight and take up space. They should be removed for healthy growth of crops. The following weeds were found:
- Dhatura
- Dandelion
- Nutgrass
Various flowers are commonly grown for ornamental purposes, religious ceremonies, and commercial flower production. The following flowers were being cultivated:
- Marigold
- Jasmine
- Rose
The main crops being cultivated were:
- Rice
- Wheat
- Sugarcane
The main pests which were found to be feeding on the crops are:
- Rice Weevil (found on rice)
- Aphid (found on wheat)
- Pyrilla perpusilla (found on sugarcane)
“• Visit a nearby garden/agricultural field and make a list of the weeds and the flowers/crops found in the area. Also, make a list of insect pests, if any, infesting the flowers/crops.” – Solved.
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Solution to Activity 12.1
Solution to Activity 12.2
Solution to Activity 12.3
Solution to Activity 12.4
Solution to Activity 12.5
Solutions to Chapter 12 Improvement in Food Resources
