Question

Weeds affect the crop plants by :

• A. Killing of plants in field before they grow
• B. Dominating the plants to grow
• C. Competing for various resources of crops causing low availability of nutrients
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Weeds are unwanted plants that grow along with the main plants in the same field.
2. Weeds absorb all the essential nutrients and hamper the growth of the plant ultimately leaving the crop plant to die.
3. Weeds absorb all the nutrients and reduce the growth of the crop.
4. They compete with the crop plant in terms of food, water, space and light.

Final answer: All the above statements are correct.