Moderate
Nurse crop is:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Trees are raised with the preliminary object of helping a less hardy species
- B. They are usually removed at an early stage as soon as they have served this purpose
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
A nurse crop is established to shelter or assist a less hardy species during its early development. It is normally removed once that protective function is no longer needed, so both statements are correct.
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