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Lab Final Flashcards

1
Q

It is best to take cutting from branches touching or growing near the soil surface to ensure good propagation. True or False

A

False

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2
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A node should only be at the top of a cutting and be absent from the bottom. True or False

A

False

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3
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Cuttings must be stuck so that the end closest to the roots is in the potting substrate. True or False

A

True

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4
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We use a rooting hormone to help the stem cuttings form new roots. True or False

A

True

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5
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Cuttings should be kept moist after removing from the mother plant. True or False

A

True

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6
Q

Cuttings should be approximately 3-4 inches in length. True or False

A

True

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7
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Succulent cuttings should have a dimple at the bottom of the leaf where the meristematic tissue occurs. True or False

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True

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8
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Dioecious plants are only capable of crossing. True or False

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True

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9
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When a plant selfs, it moves pollen from the stamen to the pistil on the same plant. True or False

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True

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10
Q

It is best to prune a plant that blooms on old wood before it blooms. True or False

A

False

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11
Q

What factors are considered while assessing a site?(7)

A

Area/size
Soil Fertility
Water Access
Light
Acessibility
Climate
Topography

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12
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Describe the process of collecting soil for a soil test.

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  1. Pick 3 areas in the same location
  2. Get atleast 2/3 of soil with tool
  3. Place in container and mix soil well
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13
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What are the steps in the scientific method?(5)

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  1. Observe
  2. Formulate Questions
  3. Create a Hypothesis
  4. Test the hypothesis
  5. Accept, modify, or reject the hypothesis from observing and collecting data
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14
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What 3 things do seeds need to germinate?

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Moisture
Good Soil Temperature
Oxygen

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15
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What is a hypothesis?

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an educated guess

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16
Q

What goes on a plant label?

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Time and day of lab
name and cultivar of crop
date of sowing
my name

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17
Q

What is a null hypothesis?

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opposite or different conditions of hypothesis

18
Q

What needs to be considered in plant production calculations?

A

Cost
Profit
Revenue

19
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 1 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

Japanese maple
Acer palmatum

20
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 2 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

century plant
Agave americana

21
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 3 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

cast-iron plant
Aspidistra elatior

22
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 4 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

river birch
Betula nigra

23
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 5 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

sasanqua camellia
Camellia sasanqua

24
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 6 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

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eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis

25
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 7 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

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flowering dogwood
Cornus florida

26
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 8 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

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loquat
Eriobotrya japonica

27
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 9 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

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fig
Ficus carica

28
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 10 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

two-winged silverbell
Halesia diptera

29
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 11 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia

30
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 12 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

yaupon holly
Ilex vomitoria

31
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 13 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia sp.

32
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 14 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

monkey grass
Liriope muscari

33
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 15 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

Chinese fringe flower
Loropetalum chinense

34
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 16 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora

35
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 17 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

bald cypress
Taxodium distichum

36
Q

Plant IDs. Look at photo 18 and name the plant. Common name and scientific name.

A

rabbit-eye blueberry
Vaccinium ashei

37
Q

What nutrients are important for plant growth?

A

nitrogen
potassium
phosphorus

38
Q

What are 3 factors of plant growth?

A

water
temperature
light

39
Q

What are the 4 floral parts from bottom to top?

A

Sepals
Petals
Stamen
Pistil

40
Q

How does a greenhouse works?

A

Water from the pads cool the air and the fans take the hot air from the greenhouse.

Horticulture (4 decks)

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