UNIT 1
What is corn commonly known as throughout the world?
Maize
How does Kentucky bluegrass spread
It spreads using rhiszomes
Where did Alfalfa first originate?
Southwestern Asia
What are the five characteristics that we use to evaluate or score the quality of hay?
Maturity, Leafiness, Color, Odor and Condition, and Foreign Material
What is the scientific name for soybean?
Glycine max
What is the scientific name of the Tall Fescue?
Festuca arundinacea
What is Alfalfa referred to and why?
It is referred to as the “Queen of the Forages” because of the amount Alfalfa yields and quality it provides
The more hay is handled the more the falls from the bale?
Leaves
What soybean maturity group(s) are most common in Maryland?
Maturity groups III, IV, and V
Which vascular system of a root has vascular bundles arranged in a ring?
Monocot root
What is a common use for Orchardgrass?
Orchardgrass is often ensiled and used in dairy operations
What is required in order to receive a 30 out of 30 maturity score during hay evaluation?
The hay should have no more than 20% blooms and no seed heads.
Where are the male and female flower parts of corn located on the plant?
The male flower parts are located in the tassel at the top of the stalk. The female flower parts are located in spikes that are protruding from the axils of the lower leaves.
Which Vascular system of a stem has their vascular bundles arranged in a ring like shape?
Dicot stem
What is the best environment to grow White Clovers?
White Clovers grow best in high moisture and cool temperatures
Why is leafiness an important characteristic of hay evaluation?
It is important because the leaves are the part of the plant that contain the most nutrition.
What are the four most common types of corn?
Dent, flour, sweet, and popcorn
Kentucky Bluegrass
What are the scientific names for Alfalfa, Orchardgrass, and White Clovers?
Medicago sativa, Dactylis glomerata, and Trifolium repens
When evaluating hay what does the odor and condition of hay most often refer to?
It refers to whether the hay has any mold or mildew in or on it.