Question 1
Which field crop is widely regarded as the most drought-tolerant staple cereal grown in Botswana due to its deep root system and ability to enter dormancy during severe dry spells?
Correct Answer:
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Question 2
What is the primary agronomic benefit of incorporating grain legumes like cowpeas (dinawa) into a crop rotation with cereal crops in Botswana?
Correct Answer:
Legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria
Question 3
Which localized sorghum cultivar developed in Botswana is known for its open panicle structure, medium height, and high yield under semi-arid conditions?
Correct Answer:
Segaolane
Question 4
Which characteristic of pearl millet (lebelebele) allows it to produce grain even when the main stem is damaged by drought or pests?
Correct Answer:
Tillering capacity
Question 5
During groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) development, what is the name of the specialized stalk structure that elongates after fertilization and pushes the ovary into the soil for pod formation?
Correct Answer:
Peg (Gynophore)
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