Basic Flashcards
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Which soil texture has the largest individual particle size?
Answer: Sand
Sand particles are the largest, ranging from 0.05 to 2.0 mm in diameter.
What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in agronomy?
Answer: Break pest and disease cycles while maintaining soil fertility
Crop rotation disrupts pest and disease cycles and helps maintain soil nutrient balance by alternating crops with different nutrient needs.
What does the term 'photoperiodism' refer to in plants?
Answer: A plant's response to the relative length of day and night
Photoperiodism is a plant's physiological response to the duration of light and dark periods, which often triggers flowering.
Which macronutrient is most commonly associated with promoting root development in crops?
Answer: Phosphorus (P)
Phosphorus is essential for energy transfer and root development, often applied to encourage strong root systems.
What is 'no-till farming' primarily designed to conserve?
Answer: Soil structure and organic matter
No-till farming avoids disturbing the soil, which conserves soil structure, reduces erosion, and maintains organic matter levels.
The process by which plants lose water vapor through small pores in their leaves is called:
Answer: Transpiration
Transpiration is the process by which water moves through a plant and evaporates from aerial parts, primarily through stomata.
Which of the following is classified as a legume crop?
Answer: Soybean
Soybeans are legumes that form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, making them valuable in crop rotations.