Goofy Terms
This is the term used for any plant that develops a symbiotic relationship with rhizobia to develop nodules on its roots for nitrogen fixation.
What are legumes?
This nutrient provides lush, dark green leaves on plants to maximize photosynthesis.
What is Nitrogen?
This is the second nutrient provided in a fertilizer analysis.
What is phosphorous?
This is the common mnemonic used for all micronutrients.
What is CHOPKNS CaFe Mg?
This nutrient allows all other nutrients to be absorbed as long as it falls within the effective range.
What is pH?
This term is when ammonium is converted into the nitrate form to be absorbed by plants. NH4=NO3
What is nitrification?
This nutrient makes up 78% of the air that we breathe.
What is Nitrogen?
This is the arrangement found on fertilizer labels providing the fertilizer analysis.
What is NPK?
This deficiency symptom of blue-green leaf color means the plant is lacking this micronutrient.
What is copper?
This is how much of our disposable income is spent on food today.
What is 14%
This term is when nitrite or nitrate gets converted to gaseous nitrogen and can't be absorbed by the plants as its released back into the atmosphere. NO3=N2
What is denitrification?
This nutrient deficiency leads to weak stalks and brown scorching of lower leaves.
What is potassium?
This is the magic number that no fertilizer analysis can add up to and exceed.
What is 100?
This micronutrient was strongly limited once the Clean Air Act was established in 1964.
What is sulfur?
This is the ideal pH range for most plants.
What is 6.5-8?
This term is when Nitrogen gas is absorbed by the plant's root nodules and converted into usable form. N2=NO3
What is Nitrogen fixation?
This nutrient is necessary for potatoes, beets, and carrots due to its demand for root growth.
What is phosphorous?
This is the name of the fertilizer used to provide potassium in a mix.
What is potash?
This is the one micronutrient (and coin) not recognized by the textbook.
What is nickel?
This is the term used for a pH level that exceeds 7.
What is alkaline, basic, or sweet?
This is the term used for the yellowing between the veins on leaves.
What is chlorosis?
This nutrient is vital for preventing diseases, improving seed quality and increasing stalk strength.
What is potassium?
This is the number of pounds of potassium found in a 50 lb bag of 8-12-14 fertilizer.
What is 7 lbs?
This is the major chemical compound that provides plants with the desired level of hydrogen and oxygen.
What is water?
This micronutrient has the same deficiency symptoms as nitrogen.
What is molybdenum?