Propagation
Name one thing you can use to propagate a plant.
A cutting
What is germination?
What is the term for the practice of designing landscapes to conserve water?
Xeriscaping
What is soil?
Earth's top layer for plant growth
What are the main functions of xylem and phloem in a plant?
Transporting water,minerals and sugars.
What is a cutting?
A piece of a plant (stem, leaf, or root) used to grow a new plant.
What is the first part of the plant to emerge from the seed during germination?
the root
What design principle involves creating a sense of equilibrium?
What is Balance?
What are the three main types of soil particles?
Sand, silt, and clay
What are the differences between monocot and dicot stems?
Monocot: Scattered vascular bundles,no secondary growth.
Dicot: Ringed vascular bundles, secondary growth
What are some advantages of asexual propagation over seed propagation?
Asexual propagation results in plants that are identical to the parent plant and often mature faster.
Why is it important to not over water seeds during germination?
Over watering can lead to seeds rotting due to the lack of oxygen.
What is a garden style characterized by asymmetry,natural materials, and the incorporation of surrounding scenery?
A Japanese garden
What is the difference between sandy soil and clay soil?
Sandy soil drains quickly; clay soil holds water well
What is the layer of cells that produces secondary xylem and phloem in woody plants?
The vascular cambium.
What is the process of grafting?
Joining 2 plants together so they can grow as one. the upper part of one plant attached to the root system of another.
What is the role of enzymes in the germination process?
Enzymes break down stored food (starch) into sugars so the seedling can be used for energy
What instrument is used to determine the elevation of different points on a landscape?
Transit level
How does the soil pH affect nutrient availability for plants?
Affects nutrient solubility
What is the innermost layer of cortex in roots,which helps regulate water and material uptake.
What is the endodermis.
How do environmental factors like temperature influence the rooting of cuttings in different plant species?
Temperature affects the hormone levels and metabolic processes in cutting which influences their ability to initiate roots. Different species have different optimal conditions for rooting.
How do different light qualities (red, blue, far-red) effect seed germination?
Red light promotes germination. Far-red light can inhibit it.
What is the legal agreement that restricts the use of a property,often impacting landscape design?
Restrictive covenants.
What is the role of soil microorganisms in nutrient cycling and plant health?
They decompose organic matter and enhance nutrient uptake.
These structures increase the surface area of roots for better water and nutrients absorption?