UNIT 1 Flashcards
(38 cards)
used to describe the tender edible shoot, leaves, fruits and root of plants and spices that are consumed whole or in part, raw or cooked as a supplement to starchy foods and meat.
Vegetable
Vegetables supply most of the nutrients that are deficient in other food materials. This includes supply of minerals such as; ________
Calcium and Iron
Vegetables prevent constipation and promote digestion as a result of fibres/roughages
- Okra
- Cucumber
- Amaranthus
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
Vegetables are rich sources of these vitamins
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
These vegetables are rich sources of carbohydrate
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Sweet Corn
These vegetables are cheap sources of protein.
- Green Beans
- Peas
They are a large and diverse commodity in the Philippines.
Vegetables
Vegetables are found throughout the country, but __ are only grown commercially.
48
It is classified according to morphological criteria such as plant parts use or growth habit.
Philippine Vegetable
Most commonly grown vegetables in highlands.
- Cabbage
- White Potato
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Sweet pepper
- Tomato
Most commonly grown vegetables in lowlands.
- Solanaceous
- Cucurbits
- Roots
- Legumes
The most commonly grown vegetable in the Philippines
Eggplant
The most commonly grown vegetable in the Philippines were eggplant which covers _______ ha.
19,968 ha
These crops represents the majority of
vegetable in the market.
Lowland Crops
Vegetable productions in these areas are relatively consistent
throughout the year.
Highlands
Average Crop Yield of Eggplant
12.26 tons per hectare
This government agency is involved in vegetable research and seed production.
Bureau of Plant Industry
This is cultivated intensively in commercial farms and garden.
Philippine Vegetable Industy
About ___% losses on eggplant and tomato,
5-50%
post-harvest losses of bulb crops like onion and garlic during
storage reaches up to
12-38%
Country’s exports depends on only few crops (fresh or chilled) ____% are from _______
48% are from Asparagus
The Total Land Area of the Philippines
300,000 sqkm
The Philippine archipelago has a coastline of about
14,480 miles
How many types of climate are there based on the Modified Corona System?
4 types
