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Bees and other pollinators are often attracted to the color and fragrance of the reproductive structure of a plant which is the ______________________.
Flower
______________________ anchor the plant to the ground and absorb water and nutrients.
Roots
During photosynthesis, plants take in _______________________ from the air and release _______________________ which humans breathe.
Carbon Dioxide & Oxygen
Plants need ________ in order to prevent dehydration.
Water
______________________ are the primary site of photosynthesis in plants. This is where plants gather the most sunlight to be converted to energy.
Leaves
With proper conditions such as temperature, light, and moisture, ______________________ will eventually become a new plant.
Seeds
While most plants and crops grow using the sun’s light, _______________________ light, such as light bulbs, is often used in greenhouse operations.
Artificial
Plant roots are suspended in water with fish and bacteria living in it to provide nutrients for the plants.
Aquaponics
______________________ are the primary channel through which water, sugar, and minerals travel through a plant.
Stems
Plants convert carbon dioxide, water, and energy from the sun to produce all of the energy they need to grow and reproduce through a process called _______________________.
Photosynthesis
_______________________ are the primary site of photosynthesis in plants. This is where plants gather the most sunlight to be converted to energy.
Leaves
Plant roots are suspended in air and misted periodically with nutrient-rich water.
Aeroponics
______________________ are formed from the ovary of the flower and protects seeds.
Fruits
Buying locally grown food is beneficial to the environment and community because it:
Reduces the amount of fossil fuels needed for transportation
Supports local farmers and businesses
What does COOL stand for?
Country of Origin Labeling
___________ farming can use up to 95% less water than field farming!
Aeroponics
_________ is used to support plants that vine, get really large, or produce a lot of fruit/veggies.
Trellis/tomato cage
Gardening without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Much more than simply replacing manmade chemicals with those derived from natural sources, it is a philosophy of gardening that supports the health of the whole system.
Organic gardening
_______________________ is the practice of growing plants in water with the absence of soil or any other growing media.
Hydroponics
Plants that grow best in cooler temperatures and shorter days, and can tolerate light frost. They are often planted in the early spring and fall.
Cool-season plants