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Question 58

Arthur grows tomatoes in his greenhouse.

a.

Explain how each of the following factors could affect the growth and yield of a tomato plant:

Genetic traits inherited from the parent plants

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b.

Explain how each of the following factors could affect the growth and yield of a tomato plant:

Fungi in the soil

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c.

Arthur ensures he removes any weeds growing near his tomato plants.

Suggest what is meant by the word 'weed' in this context.

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d.

Explain why removing weeds from around the tomatoes would improve the quality and yield of the tomato plants.

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e.

State one method Arthur could use to reduce or control the growth of weeds.

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Food production Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Biology
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74 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Biology Food production. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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