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Subelement Y3

YAM HARVESTING AND STORAGE

Section Y3A

Harvest timing and indicators

Y3A01

What is the primary indicator that yams are ready for harvest?

A.
Flowering of the vines
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B.
Senescence (yellowing and dying back) of the vines
C.
Exactly 90 days after planting regardless of variety
D.
First appearance of new shoots

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Y3A02

How long after planting are most varieties of Dioscorea rotundata (white yam) typically harvested?

A.
2-3 months
B.
4-5 months
C.
6-7 months
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D.
8-11 months

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Y3A03

What traditional technique is used to determine if yams are mature enough for harvest?

Correct Answer
A.
Carefully exposing the top of the tuber to check its size
B.
Measuring leaf size
C.
Counting the exact number of leaves
D.
Testing soil acidity

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Y3A04

What time of year are yams typically harvested in tropical West Africa?

A.
March to April
B.
June to July
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C.
November to January
D.
Throughout the year regardless of season

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Y3A05

What happens to yam tuber quality if harvesting is significantly delayed after maturity?

A.
They become more nutrient-dense
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B.
They may become fibrous or begin to rot
C.
They transform into sweet potatoes
D.
They develop an ability to photosynthesize

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Y3A06

Which factor most significantly affects the timing of yam harvests in traditional farming systems?

A.
The phase of the moon
B.
Government regulations
C.
Industrial processing schedules
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D.
Seasonal precipitation patterns

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Y3A07

What harvest timing consideration is specific to water yams (Dioscorea alata)?

Correct Answer
A.
They can have a longer growing season than white yams
B.
They must be harvested before sunrise
C.
They must be harvested during rainfall
D.
They can only be harvested during full moons

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Y3A08

Which visual indicator in the field helps farmers determine yam harvest timing?

A.
Appearance of flowers on nearby trees
B.
Migration patterns of local birds
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C.
Senescence of the vines and drying of leaves
D.
Change in soil color from brown to red

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Y3A09

What harvest timing practice is used in the "milking" system of yam cultivation?

A.
Harvesting only during morning hours when dew is present
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B.
Early partial harvest followed by a final harvest at full maturity
C.
Harvesting only female plants first, followed by male plants
D.
Harvesting exclusively during nighttime hours

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