What is the role of grain sorghum in South African economy? (2) 2. Why is the production of sorghum decreasing in recent years in SA? (3) 3 Birds can cause major damage to the sorghum crop. How can this be prevented 4 7. Do a mini research on the insect (5 pests) and diseases (5) that affect sorghum and their control strategies for each. (Description and control)

What is the role of grain sorghum in South African economy? (2) 2. Why is the production of sorghum decreasing in recent years in SA? (3) 3 Birds can cause major damage to the sorghum crop. How can this be prevented 4 7. Do a mini research on the insect (5 pests) and diseases (5) that affect sorghum and their control strategies for each. (Description and control)

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter44: Population Ecology

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