Parts of Plant
What are pore openings on the leaf surface which regulate the exchange of gases?
Stomata
The scientific name for plants consists of what?
genus and species
What does humidity measure?
Water vapor in the air
The planting, harvesting, processing, and marketing of vegetable crops is known as:
olericulture
The stamen is the male reproductive part of a flower consisting of what?
anther and filament
Which of the following plants are classified as a Dicotyledon?
a)Corn
b)Rice
c)Soybeans
d)Wheat
Soybeans
How do plants pick up nutrients and minerals for growth?
Nutrients and minerals dissolved in the water are absorbed through the roots.
Apples and peaches are classified as:
non-citrus fruits
Strawberries will spread by ________ which are horizontal stems that lie above the ground.
stolons
Which of the following plants is classified as a conifer?
a)Cedar
b)Elm
c)Oak
d)Redwood
Cedar
Excessive salt build up in the soils leads to:
Roots can't absorb nutrients
Turf grass management is considered an area of:
Ornamental horticulture
The majority of photosynthesis takes place in the __________.
Palisade cells
Who is credited for creating binomial nomenclature?
Carl von Linnaeus
Which of the following is an example of a short-day plant?
a)Corn
b)Lettuce
c)Soybeans
d)Tomatoes
Soybeans
A _____ is an annual herbaceous plant grown for landscaping purposes.
bedding plant
What plant has tubers, which are specialized stems typically grown below the soil that are used for nutrient or food storage?
potato
There are numerous varieties of oak trees. What is true considering this plant’s nomenclature?
They have the same genus but different species.
_____ is a measure of the temperature requirements for plants that can be used to estimate plant growth and development.
Photoperiodism
Which of the following is considered a foliage plant?
a)Edible flowers, such as mint
b)Flowering shrub
c)Petunias
d)Weeping fig
Weeping fig