Description : Cole crops are: a. Hardy b. Half hardy c. Non hardy d. Semi hardy
Last Answer : Hardy
Description : The plants shed their leaves during autumn are called; a. Evergreen b. Deciduous c. Hardy plants d. Non of them
Last Answer : Deciduous
Description : Which one is not an appropriate approach to control frost? a. Avoidance b. Reduction of heat loss c. Addition of heat d. Transmittance of control
Last Answer : Avoidance
Description : Which of the following perennials is hardy and having blue and lavender colour flowers? a. Verbena b. Dianthus c. Calendula d. Alyssum
Last Answer : Verbena
Description : A plant hardy in tropical zone will also be hardy in zone: a. Temperate b. Subtropical c. Arid d. Semi-arid
Last Answer : Subtropical
Description : The most important characteristics of tropical region are: a. Snowfall b. Frost c. Winds d. High temperature
Last Answer : High temperature
Description : Bolting in biennial crops is due to a. Low temperature exposure b. High temperature exposure c. Both of these d. None of these
Last Answer : Low temperature exposure
Description : Conifers are adapted to tolerate extreme environmental conditions because of (a) broad hardy leaves (b) superficial stomata (c) thick cuticle (d) presence of vessels.
Last Answer : (c) thick cuticle
Description : involves incorporating water soluble fertilizer into the irrigation systems of greenhouse and nursery crops. a. Broadcasting b. Fertilization c. Fertigation d. Perforation
Last Answer : Fertigation
Description : Commercial flower crops are sometimes watered to cause leaching. This means: a. Watering to spread fertilizer nutrients more evenly throughout the plant root system b. Watering to remove excess soluble salts from ... only to wet the top 1/3 of the growing medium d. Watering by subsurface methods
Last Answer : Watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium
Description : Alternate bearing is a problem of following fruit crops a. Mango b. Apple c. Citrus d. All of above
Last Answer : All of above
Description : Vegetables which grow during winter a. Cole crops b. Cucurbits c. Root crops d. a & c
Last Answer : a & c
Description : Family solanaceae consist of these crops. a. Potato, Tomato, eggplant etc. b. Water melon, muskmelon, cucumber c. Turnip, Raddish, Carrot etc. d. None of above
Last Answer : Potato, Tomato, eggplant etc
Description : Development of seed stalks earlier in biennial crops is called a. Bolting b. Buttoning c. Greening d. None of these
Last Answer : Bolting
Description : Salad crops are a. Lettuce b. Radish c. Cabbage d. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : Cole crops are comprised of: a. Cauliflower b. Cabbage c. Knol Khol d. All of these
Description : Tomato, chillies and brinjal are grouped as a. Cole crops b. Fruit crops c. Solanaceous crops d. Summer crops
Last Answer : Solanaceous crops
Description : Most of following category crops are shallow rooted a. Summer b. Winter c. Off season d. All of above
Last Answer : Summer
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 : In some plants the buds contain both leaves and flowers and known as a. Leaf buds b. Flower buds c. Scaly buds d. Mixed buds
Last Answer : Mixed buds
Description : Monoecious plants have male and female sexes/flowers on a. Same plant b. Different plants c. Both of these d. None of these
Last Answer : Same plant
Description : Vine mean climbing/trailing plants with a. Herbaceous stem b. Woody stem c. Both of these d. None of these
Last Answer : Herbaceous stem
Description : Dormancy of seed is a biological mechanisms that provides protection against ______: a. Seed spoilage b. Embryo abortion c. Pre mature germination d. Dehydration
Last Answer : Pre mature germination
Description : Jaman has a medicinal value against: a. Diabetes b. Cancer c. Blindness d. All of above
Last Answer : Diabetes
Description : Vitamin A is effective against a. Night blindness b. Beri beri disease c. Gum problems d. None of these
Last Answer : Night blindness
Description : A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they (a) make the plant strong (b) protect the crops from frost (c) cause fall in temperature (d) provide moisture for the germination of seeds
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The most frost affected crop among all field crops?
Last Answer : Ans.Gram
Description : In cold places frost damage can be reduced in horticultural crops using these methods except a) Overhead sprinklers at night b) Green houses and shade nets c) Wind breaks placement d) Appropriate fungicide application
Last Answer : b) Green houses and shade nets
Description : Is there a chart out there that lists the chemical properties of common plants?
Last Answer : http://tinyurl.com/29ys5hb
Description : Should I pinch suckers off my tomato plants even though they've gotten big and now have blossoms on them?
Last Answer : The only disadvantage of suckers is that the more you have, the less the tomatoes will weigh. The more suckers you have, the more tomatoes you will harvest, although they will be smaller. Your choice.
Description : Low-growing landscape plants should: a. Be placed in front of intermediate growing plants b. Be placed behind intermediate growing plants c. Not be used in the landscape d. Be planted under large trees
Last Answer : Be placed in front of intermediate growing plants
Description : In plants, __________ is the process of converting stored energy into energy for plant growth. a. Transpiration b. Photosynthesis c. Respiration d. Pollination
Last Answer : Respiration
Description : To make the living area of a landscape appear larger, a designer should include plants that feature: a. Warm-colored flowers such as reds, oranges, yellows b. Cool-colored flowers such as blues, purples, lavenders c. A combination of warm- and cool-colored flowers d. All white flowers
Last Answer : Cool-colored flowers such as blues, purples, lavenders
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 : Plants that have been clipped or pruned into two-dimensional forms are: a. Espalier b. Topiary c. Balanced d. Dynamic
Last Answer : Espalier
Description : Training plants into three-dimensional ornamental forms, such as animals, is called: a. Topiary b. Espalier c. Heading back d. Bonsai
Last Answer : Topiary
Description : The average humidity percentage recommended for interior plants is: a. 70 to 100% b. 40 to 70% c. 20 to 30% d. 10 to 20%86.
Last Answer : 40 to 70%
Description : Which of the following statements is true? a. Annuals are used as surface material. b. Annuals are used as ground covers. c. Annuals are used as border plants. d. Annuals are used all of above purposes
Last Answer : Annuals are used all of above purposes
Description : The major auxin produced in plants is: a. Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) b. Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) c. Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) d. Ethylene
Last Answer : Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA)
Description : Which of the following statements is true. a. Perennials are used for one season. b. Perennials are good plants for the garden with low maintenance cost. c. Perennials are not easy to grow and establish in beds. d. Perennials are only for foliage beauty
Last Answer : Perennials are good plants for the garden with low maintenance cost.
Description : In temperate climates, pruning should not be done near the end of the summer because: a. New growth will not harden before winter b. It may increase foliage disease c. Plants will not recover in time to produce new growth before winter d. Sever “bleeding” from the cuts will kill the plant
Last Answer : New growth will not harden before winter
Description : Peat is often mixed into the growing medium of container plants because it: a. Is inexpensive b. Has good air and water holding capacities c. Has a high pH d. Absorbs excessive soluble salts
Last Answer : Has good air and water holding capacities
Description : A technique to produce well branched, compact plants with many flowers is: a. Stunting b. Compacting c. Pinching d. Potting
Last Answer : Pinching
Description : All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except: a. Dahlias b. Dutch iris c. Caladiums d. Snapdragons
Last Answer : Snapdragons
Description : Hard, thorny structures which protect the buds of woody plants during winter, are termed as: a. Nodes b. Scales c. Bracts d. None of all
Last Answer : Scales
Description : Which of the following plants is known as dessert saroo? a. Populus nigra b. Bahinia varigata c. Sapium seveferum d. Casuarina equistifolia
Last Answer : Casuarina equistifolia
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 : Which of the following plants require severe pruning? a. Lagerstromea purporea b. Nerium odorum c. Jasminum sambac d. Thuja orientalis
Last Answer : Lagerstromea purporea
Description : Reproductive phase of fruit plants is improved by the accumulation of _____: a. Nitrogen b. Starch c. Proteins d. Cellulose
Last Answer : Starch
Description : More harmones are accumulated in plants due to accumulation of _______: a. Nitrate b. Starch c. Protein d. Vitamins