Lecture 3 Flashcards
Swedish physician, Linnaeus (1707 - 1778) developed the basis of
Common names
the naming system named:
The binomial system
The binomial classification is formally known as the:
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
What language are binomial and scientific names used in?
Latin
Species are given the name that consists of 2 parts. First part being the genus to which part the species belongs too, and second part being ____
binomial name
What are forage crops used for?
Grown for vegetative parts for animal feed
What do annual plant life cycles do?
Germinate, Produce seed and die within the year.
What are summer annuals?
Most common life cycle is between spring and fall.
What are winter annuals?
Germinate in the fall, grow in the spring and summer, and die within 12 months.
What are biennials?
Complete their life cycle in 13 to 24 months.
What are perennials?
live for several years and can produce seed each year.
What are temperature plants?
Short seasoned or hardy plants.
what are tropical plants?
Can’t tolerate frost or cool temperatures.
What are long day plants?
Require lengthy periods of daylight.
What are short day plants?
Must have shorter light periods.
What are day neutral plants?
Not affected by day length.
