Description : Mulches are mainly used to reduce a. Transpiration b. Evaporation c. Evapotranspiration d. All of above
Last Answer : All of above
Description : In nursery production, a “liner” refers to __________. a. A plastic bag b. A rooted cutting or small seedling c. A type of garden tool d. A plastic mulch covering
Last Answer : A rooted cutting or small seedling
Description : The renewal of NO3 involves release of ___________ from organic fraction of the soil and its rapid nitrification: a. NO2 b. NH4 c. N d. NO
Last Answer : NH4
Description : Water availability, temperature extremes, and __________ should be considered when selecting trees for the landscape. a. Slope b. Topography c. Soil type d. Buildings present
Last Answer : Soil typ
Description : The soil pH level primarily controls: a. Soil temperature b. Activity of soil-borne diseases c. Moisture absorption by roots d. Availability of essential plant nutrients
Last Answer : Availability of essential plant nutrients
Description : Tip burn of lettuce occurs at high air temperature when the soil is _______: a. Cool b. Dry c. Hot d. Wet
Last Answer : Cool
Description : Colour of carrot roots is affected by: a. Soil temperature b. Soil moisture c. Soil texture d. All of above
Last Answer : Soil moisture
Description : Bulb production in onion is dependent upon: a. Temperature b. Soil moisture c. Day length d. All of above
Last Answer : Day length
Description : Cracking in tomato fruit is due to: a. High nitrogen level b. Temperature fluctuations c. Soil moisture fluctuations a. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : An example of an organic material is __________. a. Pea gravel b. Perlite c. Leaf mold d. Vermiculite
Last Answer : Leaf mold
Description : Plants usually do not grow well in poorly drained soils because: a. Oxygen content is low in poorly drained soils b. The organic matter content of poorly drained soils is too high c. Poorly drained soils warm too quickly in spring d. Plant roots become engorged with water in poorly drained soils
Last Answer : Oxygen content is low in poorly drained soils
Description : Most house plants, except cacti, prefer a highly organic and a. Neutral growing medium b. Alkaline growing medium c. Acidic growing medium d. None of above
Last Answer : Acidic growing medium
Description : Most of Nitrogen is used in the decomposition of __________ and thus plant shows deficiency symptoms : a. Amino acids b. Cellulose c. Carbon compounds d. Organic matter
Last Answer : Cellulose
Description : Proteins are most complex organic compounds, containing a. Carbon b. Hydrogen c. oxygen and nitrogen d. All of these
Description : Organic crop cultivation is : a. With fertilizers b. Without fertilizers c. With organic manures d. None of these
Last Answer : Without fertilizers
Description : For an early harvest, cucurbits are grown on: Rocky soils Sandy soils Clayey soils Organic soils
Last Answer : Sandy soils
Description : Which mulches atttrack worms?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : In a landscape design, properly located plants and structures. a. Can reduce heat intensity b. Need to be constantly pruned and maintained c. Block the view of the front door d. Are not essential for a good landscape design
Last Answer : Can reduce heat intensity
Description : Antagonistic effect of Fe on Zn availability in sweet orange causes: a. Leaf drop b. Fruit drop c. Reduce fruit weigh d. Zn deficiency
Last Answer : Zn deficiency
Description : Consecutive use of garlic will reduce the level of: a. Cholesterol b. Sugar c. Uric acid d. None of above
Last Answer : Cholesterol
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the soap manufacture. (A) Transparent soaps are made by cold process (B) Organic pigments are used as colouring materials in the soap manufacture (C) ... soaps are manufactured by hot process (D) Colourless rosin is used in the manufacture of laundry soaps
Last Answer : (A) Transparent soaps are made by cold process
Description : Lawn sprinkler systems are installed so as to provide even coverage. It is accomplished by: a. Spacing the heads so that each sprinkler sprays to the next sprinkler b. Using sprinkler heads ... sprinklers based on needs specified in the soil test d. Using one size pipe throughout the landscape
Last Answer : Spacing the heads so that each sprinkler sprays to the next sprinkler
Description : Lowering the soil grade around a tree removes many of the tree’s __________ roots. a. Tap b. Aerial c. Feeder d. Aquatic
Last Answer : Feeder
Description : Soil compaction __________ yield of potato. a. Increases b. Decreases c. Does not effect d. Unknown
Last Answer : Decreases
Description : In citrus 80-90% of the active roots are present in the soil to a depth of: a. 25 cm b. 50 cm c. 75 cm d. 100 cm
Last Answer : 25 cm
Description : The soil moisture conservation technique under covered ground area is called: a. Fertigation b. Mulching c. Microjet irrigation d. Hydraulic
Last Answer : Mulching
Description : Mushroom are cultivated on: a. On soil b. Hydroponic c. Dead mass d. On trees
Last Answer : Dead mass
Description : Tree fruit can tolerate a soil pH in the range of: a. 4.5-8.5 b. 5.5-8.0 c. 5.0-8.0 d. 5.5-8.5
Last Answer : 5.5-8.5
Description : In hydroponic system plants are grown in a. Water b. Soil c. Sand d. Gravels
Last Answer : Water
Description : Excessive soil moisture, late in the season cause. a. Decrease in TSS decrease in dry matter b. Increase in TSS decrease in dry matter c. Decrease in TSS increase in dry matter d. None of above
Last Answer : Decrease in TSS increase in dry matte
Description : How type furrow (or shovel) opener are especially suited to a. Stoney and root infested fields b. Poorly prepared beds in trashy soil c. Hard field with considerable debris and mulch d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Stoney and root infested fields
Description : Disc type furrow openers are especially suited to A. Stoney and root infested soils B. Poorly prepared bed in trashy soil C. Hard and sticky soil with considerable amount of debris and mulch D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Hard and sticky soil with considerable amount of debris and mulch
Description : Shoe type furrow openers especially suited to A. Stoney and root infested fields B. Poorly prepared bed in trashy soils C. Hard and sricky soil with considerable amount of mulch and debris D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Poorly prepared bed in trashy soils
Description : Instead of mulch can I use soil (from a decayed tree in my woods) around my hostas in my yard?
Last Answer : A dead tree.......I think that I would not use that soil. the tree died for an unknown reason......................usually bugs come with that. I would use new mulch.
Description : can i dig mulch into a bed where soil does not retain moisture?
Description : Is there a certain soil or mulch I need to add to the planting of this tree?
Description : How do you think this helps conserve soil many gardeners put mulch which is usually shredded bark or straw around their plants in the fall?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Soil mulch is useful in: (A) Minimize evaporation losses (B) Improving aeration (C) Improving drainage (D) Removing weeds
Last Answer : (A) Minimize evaporation losses
Description : is a Tillage system in which only isolated bands of soil are tilled? a) Strip Tillage. c) Mulch Tillage b) Rotary Tillage. d) Combined Tillage
Last Answer : Strip Tillage.
Description : Onion seeds can germinate at a temperature of : a. 0-1°C b. 1-5°C c. 5-11°C d. 15-20°C
Last Answer : 1-5°C
Description : Internal browning in apples takes place due to _______: a. Fungus b. High temperature c. Hail storm d. Bacteria
Last Answer : High temperature
Description : At a temperature slightly above optimum, carbohydrates are ________: a. Produced b. Stored c. Utilized d. Increased
Last Answer : Utilized
Description : The most important characteristics of tropical region are: a. Snowfall b. Frost c. Winds d. High temperature
Description : Which of the following factor(s) is/are more suitable for good onion production? a. High temperature b. Long photoperiod c. None of above d. All abov
Last Answer : All abov
Description : Citrus seeds can be stored with Charcoal at following temperature in dry conditions. a. 0-3°C b. 3-10°C c. 10-15°C d. Above 15°C
Last Answer : 3-10°C
Description : High seed germination in cucumber occurs under temperature range of: a. 20-25°C b. 25-30°C c. 15-25°C d. None of above
Last Answer : 20-25°C
Description : Low temperature helps to _________ growth inhibitors: a. Increase b. Decrease c. Store d. Produce
Last Answer : Decrease
Description : Date growth does not cease if temperature does not fall below: a. 0°C. b. 10°C c. 18°C d. 20°C
Last Answer : 18°C
Description : Low temperature regime in summer which stops growth of mango is : a. 35°F b. 30°F c. 20°F d. 18°F
Last Answer : 18°F
Description : Berry splitting in citrus and strawberry is due to a. High temperature b. Low moisture c. High sunlight d. High air pressure