FINALS

Question 1

The most common form of intercropping involves coconut as a base crop, because of an estimated ____ hectares planted to coconut

Answer 1

three million

Question 2

In this system, “sods” (consisting of grasses, shrubs, and all other kinds of existing vegetations) are allowed to grow but are regularly trimmed or mowed to control their growth.

Answer 2

Sod System

Question 3

The entire orchard is covered with mulching materials readily
available in the area such as rice straw, rice hull, and similar materials.

Answer 3

Mulch System

Question 4

In this system, the soil is regularly tilled or weeded, leaving the soil bare at all times.

Answer 4

Clean Culture

Question 5

It is the practice of growing any creeping vines or bushes in between the rows of trees, primarily for the purpose of keeping the soil surface covered and suppressing weed growth.

Answer 5

Cover Cropping

Question 6

Some suggested cover crops are:

Answer 6

1. Tropical Kudzu (Pueraria phastoloides)
2. Calapogonium (Calapogonium mucanoides)
3. Centrosema (centrosema pubecens)

Question 7

How many percent of Philippine Agricultural land is dedicated in coconut plantation?

Answer 7

27%

Question 8

First six years of planting, sun-loving crops such as corn, upland rice, cowpea, peanut, sweet potato, water melon, papaya, banana, citrus, and various vegetable crops.

Answer 8

Phase I

Question 9

From the 7th to 25th year: Shade-tolerant crops such as black pepper, cacao, coffee, lanzones, mangosteen, durian, ginger, vanilla, gabi, etc.

Answer 9

Phase II

Question 10

For 26th year and beyond: Mostly sun-loving crops such as grain crops, pineapple, papaya, rambutan, citrus, most vegetable crops, most root crops, as well as shade-tolerant crops listed

Answer 10

Phase III

Question 11

Recommended percentage of a country’s forest cover.

Answer 11

40%

Question 12

the first documented case of agroforestry in the Philippines

Answer 12

Hanumoo Native Farm in Mindoro Oriental

Question 13

It is a practice wherein annual and perennial crops are planted under a secondary forest

Answer 13

mauyong by the Ifugaos

Question 14

Recommended forest to agricultural ratio.

Answer 14

60-40 rule

Question 15

One fruit tree species found to perform well in agroforestry system

Answer 15

Canarium ovatum

Question 16

old fruit tree-based agroforestry areas in combination with bamboo, coffee and some forest trees;

Answer 16

Fruit-tree based modififed swidden farming

Question 17

an agroforestry system where livestock are allowed to graze under the coconut- and fruit tree-based agroforestry areas

Answer 17

Agrisilvipasture

Question 18

blocks of agricultural crops and forest trees are planted separately. Within these systems, crop rotation, relay and
mixed cropping is practiced where applicable.

Answer 18

Random Block Agroforestry

Question 19

Tree logs, stumps, and tree branches are stacked along the contour lines to obstruct the flow of water and minimize soil erosion.

Answer 19

Balabag Method

Question 20

It is used worldwide to control erosion because it easily forms a dense permanent hedge in less than a year

Answer 20

Vetiveria zizanioides - Vetiver Grass

Question 21

It may be known as just harvesting without replacing the nutrients lost or exported out of the farm, happens, especially in coconut plantations.

Answer 21

Mining

Question 22

Nutrients, particularly negatively charged ions like nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate, are lost through percolation or downward movement.

Answer 22

Leaching

Question 23

the loss of nutrients in gaseous form

Answer 23

volatilization

Question 24

influences the occurrence and activity of sal microorganisms.

Answer 24

soil pH

Question 25

Free-living organisms that involve in nitrogen fixation

Answer 25

Azotobacter
Clostridium

Question 26

symbiotic nitrogen-fixing microorganisms

Answer 26

Rhizobium
Actinomyces

Question 27

involves the building of smoky fires under the canopy of mango trees to induce flowering

Answer 27

Smudging

Question 28

Father of Philippine Horticulture

Answer 28

Dr. Ramon Barba

Question 29

It is used to induce flowering by hacking the trunk repeatedly with a bolo

Answer 29

Wounding

Question 30

In mango fruits, it is a method in which spores of Colletotricum gloesporoides on the surface of the fruits are inactivated by heat.

Answer 30

Hot Water Treatment

Question 31

involves shaping plants into decorative forms or sculptures.

Answer 31

Topiary Pruning

Question 32

Done by selectively removing branches and shoots within the
canopy,

Answer 32

Canopy Pruning

Question 33

refers in shaping and manipulate the growth of trees for specific
purposes, such as improving aesthetics, promoting fruit production, or managing tree health and structure.

Answer 33

Tree Training

Question 34

It is a specific form of tree training where the branches of a tree are trained to grow flat against a wall or trellis in a specific pattern.

Answer 34

Espalier

Question 35

involves anchoring the tree to stakes or other supports with flexible ties to provide stability until the roots become
established.

Answer 35

Guying and Staking

Question 35

involves pruning a tree back to its main trunk or framework
branches annually to encourage the growth of new shoots.

Answer 35

Pollarding

Question 35

This method involves selectively cutting back branches
to a desired length or point, rather than removing
them entirely.

Answer 35

Cutting Back

Question 36

refers to the removal of unwanted or excess shoots, commonly
practiced in various crops, particularly in perennial crops like
sugarcane, tobacco, banana, and grapes.

Answer 36

De-suckering

Question 37

refers to the intentional removal of excess leaves from plants grown for agricultural purposes.

Answer 37

Leaf Pruning

Question 38

refer to the techniques and processes used to gather mature crops from agricultural fields or plantations.

Answer 38

Harvesting Methods

Question 39

Some plantations use a combination of manual and
mechanical methods for harvesting.

Answer 39

Combination Methods