Misc. 1
A plant that only grows leaves, not flowers.
What is a foliage plant
A process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy, that, through cellular respiration, can later be released to fuel activities through the organism.
What is photosynthesis
True or False: Packing does require accurate size of the product to be placed on the label.
False
True or False: When selecting bedding plants, buyers should not be concerned about the size of the containers plants are in.
False
A vegetative part of a plant.
What are:
- seeds
- leaves
- stems
- roots
Supports leaves and buds, branches and reproductive structures.
What are stems
How many hours of sunlight a foliage plant needs.
What is 8 to 16 hours
When a plant grows away from a stimuli it is called:
A. Positive
B. Negative
B. Negative
Which of the following conditions should a beatable being stored NOT be placed?
A. Cool
B. Dry
C. Ventilated
D. Moist
D. Moist
These are soft stem plants which survive in the landscape year after year.
What are perennials
True or False: Seedlings developing true leaves and being easily handled are indications that they are ready to be transplanted.
True
Which of the following is an enlarged portion of an underground stem?
A. Tuber
B. Rhizome
C. Stolon
D. Node
A. Tuber
How wet foliage plant soil should be:
A. Damp
B. Moist
C. Dry
B. Moist
A plant growing in response to the sunlight.
A. Geotropism
B. Phototropism
C. Thigmotropism
D. Hydroptropism
B. Phototropism
How long will frozen vegetables keep fresh in the freezer if properly sealed?
A. 1 week
B. 1 year
C. 1 month
D. a few months
B. 1 year
Which is NOT true of GMO's?
A. Can hurt the ecosystem
B. Will help feed the growing population
C. Has DNA which was altered naturally
D. Is usually herbicide tolerant
C. Has DNA which was altered naturally
The ideal soil temperature for seed germination.
A. 50-60*F
B. 65-75*F
C. 60-85*F
C. 60-85*F
The anchor of the plant.
What are the roots
The decade in which foliage plants were common in tv shows.
A. 70's
B. 80's
C. 90's
D. 00's
A. 70's (and 60's)
What is absorbed by the plant through the roots and transpiration takes place as the water exits the
A. Leaves
B. Roots
C. Stem
A. Leaves
The 7 life processes of a plant.
A. reproduction, respiration, nutrition, metabolism, excretion, transportation
B. nutrition, transportation, excretion, respiration, reproduction, sensitivity, growth
B
The vegetable industry was created during which revolution?
A. American
B. Commercial
C. Idustrial
D. French
Proper _____ is an important part of bedding plant production in order for the seed to get adequate air circulation and light penetration.
What is spacing.
Which of the following is a horizontal stem growing on the soil surface?
A. Tuber
B. Rhizome
C. Stolon
D. Node
C. Stolon
Benefits foliage plants give.
What is:
- filter air
- reduce sounds
- reduce stress