Parts of a Plant
What are the two main functions of the stem
structural support and transport of nutrients/water
What type of flower/plant can only grow for one season and must be replanted?
annual flowers/plants
There is an increasing demand for "_______" grown cut flowers in the US, including sunflowers, zinnias, and marigolds.
locally
What process do plants use to create energy?
Photosynthesis
What is the gaseous hormone responsible for fruit ripening? (This is what bananas produce)
Ethylene
The root system
What is the primary function of a flower?
reproduction
"________" marketing methods include roadside stands and farmers markets.
Direct
What University did Ms. Dalton go to?
The University of Tennessee
Go Vols <3
What is leaf senescence? (this is what cytokinins promote!)
Senescence = aging/death
what part of the leaf is responsible for attaching to the stem?
The petiole
The _____ is the female part of the plant that includes the ovary, style, and stigma
Pistil
Cut flower production often uses ______ irrigation methods to increase production and reduce water consumption
Drip
What is the function of the endosperm in a seed?
a. protection
b. food storage
c. germination
b. food storage
What is the main function of abscisic acid during water stress? (it has to do with the "plant pores")
Inducing stomatal closure
What is a horizontal underground stem that produces roots and leaves at the nodes?
Rhizome
What male plant part is responsible for creating pollen?
The anther
What type of production setting would be the most cost efficient for a NEW grower?
a. greenhouse
b. high tunnel
c. open field
c. open field
What are the main 3 macronutrients a plant needs?
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
a. light intensity
b. soil pH
c. temperature
d. water
temperature
What type of specialized stem structure is a potato?
Tuber
What type of flower has both male and female reproductive organs on the same plant?
Monoecious
What is the common method for weed control in cut flower production?
Planting cover crops
What cell structure in a plant is used for photosynthesis?
The chloroplast
what are the 5 plant hormones?
auxin
cytokinins
gibberellins
abscisic acid
ethylene