(a) List ten common grass and legume species of Nigerian pastures giving their common and botanical names. (b) Discuss three factors affecting the distribution of pastures in Nigeria
Explanation
Common and botanical names of Five grass specie are: Elephant grass - Pennisetum purpurem Guinea grass - Panicum maximum Giant star grass - Cynodon plectostahyum Carpet grass - Axonopus compressus Spear grass - Imperata cylindrical Common and botanical names of Five legume specie are: Centro - Centrosema pubescens Stylo - Stylosanthes gracilic Kudzu or puero - Pueraria phaseoloideslia Calopo - Calopogonium mucunoides Cowpea - Vigna ungiculata Three factors affecting the distribution of pasture in Nigeria are (i) Rainfall: The amount of rainfail determines the nature of pasture. Too much or no rainfall prevent the growth of pasture. (ii) Soil type; type of soil determines the rate of growth of pasture. Some soils to favour pasture growth than others, (iii) Pests and diseases: High incidence of pests and diseases in an area tends to reduce the quality and quantity of pasture
