Introduction to Agriculture & Horticulture
Introduction to Greenhouse Management
Plant ID: Techniques in Plant ID
Plant ID: Floral Plant ID
Plant ID: Foliage Plant ID
100
Agriculture: The science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing ___, and raising ___ and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products.
Crops; Livestock (animals)
100
Identify and explain one (1) reason why greenhouses are used.
Possible Answers:
1. Extend the growing season (i.e., In Connecticut, greenhouses allow us to grow plants in the off-seasons such as late Fall, Winter, and early Spring)
2. Provide a controlled environment (Control the natural elements (e.g., Temperature, humidity, sunlight, water, pests and diseases)
3. Protect plants from adverse weather conditions (e.g., Rain, Wind, Hail, Sleet, Snow, etc.)
100
Name one (1) part of a plant used to identify it.
Possible Answers: Stem, Leaves, Flower, Fruit, Seed
100
Identify three (3) Key Characteristics of flowers.
Possible Answers: Number of Petals, Leaf Arrangement, Color, Shape & Size, Scent, Habitat, Season
100
True or False: The fern does not produce flowers or seeds.
True
200
Which three (3) states contributed the most $ towards the horticulture industry in 2019?
California, Florida, Oregon
200
Identify one (1) principle of greenhouse management.
Possible Answers:
1. Monitoring and controlling temperature and humidity
2. Proper watering and nutrient management
3. Pest and disease control
4. Spacing
200
Plants have two (2) systems. What are they called?
Root System; Shoot System
200
What plant was used by the Native American people to cure snake bites?
Sea Holly
200
What are the differences between a floral plant vs. a foliage plant?
Floral plants are of, relating to, or depicting flowers. Foliage plants are the leaves, branches, and grasses of plants.
300
During the Transition to Agriculture (Neolithic Revolution - 10,000 B.C.), what four (4) crops did people start cultivating?
Wheat, Barely, Rice, Maize (Corn)
300
What Common Disease is caused by over-watering and decreased oxygen supply in turn, causing the plant to die?
Root Rot
300
Identify one (1) example of an "Herbaceous" plant and one (1) example of a "Woody" plant.
Possible Answers:
- Herbaceous Plants: Salvia, Japanese Blood Grass, Coneflower
- Woody Plants: Blackberry (bush), Giant Sequoia (tree), Fothergilla
300
What environmental phenomenon is threatening the Jade Vine and their bat pollinators?
Deforestation
300
According to Feng Shui practices, if a Jade Plant is in northwest locations, it is said to bring luck to who?
Mentors, teachers, and helpful people
400
What Local Agriculture Business are we working with to develop a "Farm Day" event here at Wilby HS this Fall?
Urban Fresh Gardens
400
Identify and describe the six (6) Key Components of a greenhouse.
Frame: Provides structure
Covering: Encloses the greenhouse
Ventilation: Air circulation
Heating: Regulates temperature
Shading: Regulates light
Irrigation: Provides water to plants
400
Leaves promote ___, a process that uses light, CO2, and H2O to create food.
Photosynthesis
400
State three (3) facts about the Corpse Flower.
1. Native to the Island of Sumatra (Indonesia), but can be found in botanical gardens around the world
2. Takes 5-10 years to bloom
3. Smells like rotting human flesh when it blooms
400
What happens if you do not prune the Wandering Dude plant?
Pruning (cutting) the plant back is important. It will become leggy and thin if you don’t!
500
Identify and explain three (3) Examples of Sustainable Agricultural Practices.
Possible Answers:
1. Organic Farming: Avoiding synthetic chemicals and GMOs
2. Agroforestry: Integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes
3. Permaculture: Systems that mimic natural ecosystems and environments
4. Regenerative Agriculture: Restoring and enhancing soil
5. Urban Agriculture: Growing food in small, urban spaces
500
Fungus gnats are a Common Greenhouse Pest.
Explain how fungus gnats appear, how plants with fungus gnats can be treated, and how fungus gnats can be prevented.
- Fungus gnats come from eggs laid by adult fungus gnats
- Treat plants with fungus gnats, use mild dish soap and water, apple cider vinegar, or sticky tape traps
- Fungus gnats are attracted to wet soil. To prevent them, do not over-water your plant.
500
What plant has an Alternate leaf arrangement?
Possible Answers: Sunflower, Rose
500
What evolutionary biologist is this flower named after?
Charles Darwin
500
Which two (2) foliage plants are deemed as "Clean Air Plants" by NASA? What does this mean?
1. Aglaonema
2. Red Edge Dracaena
This means that the plants have a natural ability to remove toxic chemicals (e.g., benzene, formaldehyde) from the air.