a. Spacing determines plant population and the main aim of correct spacing is to obtain maximum number of plants per unit area which will make maximum use of the environment factors.
b. Wide spacing leads to low yield.
c. Close spacing lead to overcrowding of plants and competition for nutrients and other resources would occur.
d. Correctly spaced crops produce yield of high quality that are acceptable in the material.
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