Sustainable Ag
What does sustainable agriculture mean?
Meeting the needs now without harming future generations
The movement of nitrogen through plants, animals, and soil is what?
Nitrogen Cycle
What is the genotype?
the genetic makeup of an organism
What are animals that only eat plants called?
Herbivores
Farming practice that reduces soil erosion by not turning soil
No Till
Why do farmers rotate crops?
Improve the soil health
Why is nitrogen fixation important?
It converts nitrogen into a usable form for plants
What are chromosomes made up of?
DNA
What does monogastric mean?
one stomach
Organisms whose DNA has been altered using technology
GMOs
Is drip irrigation sustainable and why/why not?
Yes, because you are applying water to the roots and minimizing water waste and soil erosion.
Why do legumes help soil?
They release Nitrogen
What is a species?
Group of organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring
How many stomachs does a ruminant have?
4
Material made from decomposed plants and animals added to soil
Compost
What does IPM stand for and what is it?
Integrated Pest Management, It is when farmers use a form of pest management that lowers the risk to the environment. Less chemicals.
What are the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis?
Inputs: water, carbon dioxide
Outputs: Glucose, Oxygen
Why do our cells divide?
To grow
What kind of food do ruminants eat?
Forages
Loss of soil due to wind or water movement
Erosion
What is crop rotation?
Planting different crops at the same time or rotating each year
What is transpiration?
Water movement through plants
What is selective breeding?
Breeding animals based on selected characteristics
Crossing two different breeds to improve traits such as growth or health
Crossbreeding
Process where cells divide to create identical cells
Mitosis