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In organic farming, it is recommended that you grow a number of different crops rather than one single type of crop.
True
In regard to strawberries, everbearers give the best crop the year they are planted.
True
In tropical areas, most soils are inherently low in organic matter.
True
Many common weed seeds will remain viable in the soil for twenty years or longer.
True
Many high school programs provide the education necessary for lower-level entry positions.
True
Mean temperatures in the range of 60°F to 65°F are optimal for high potato yields.
True
One advantage to growing plants in hydroponics is that they can be spaced closer than in traditional pots or gardens.
True
One potential long-term advantage of agricultural science may be reduced spending on farm programs.
True
One requirement common to all practical work experience in plant science, horticulture, or soil science is working with plants.
True
Pest birds harbor pathogens and cause damage to crops.
True
Plasticulture is an annual system of planting freshly dug plants in the lan.
True
Pod rot has a variety of causes.
True
Polystyrene packing peanuts can be used as a medium for hydroponic growing.
True
Potash application improves winter survival of plants.
True
Primary growth takes place in young, herbaceous organs, resulting in an increase in length of shoots and roots.
True
Respiration can be either aerobic or anaerobic.
True
Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and tends to be more in sheets.
True
Sheep manure generally contains more nitrogen than cattle manure.
True
Soft skills include conflict resolution and effective communication skills.
True
Soil scientists work both in the office and in the field.
True
Soils are usually classified as sodic if Na saturation exceeds 15 percent of the CEC.
True
Strawberries grow best under full sun exposure.
True
Summer annuals germinate in the spring and die in the fall after the first frost.
True
The A horizon is usually darker than the layer under it.
True
The best soil for dry bean production is loamy soil with high organic matter and good drainage.
True
The bloom on a grape helps lock in moisture.
True
The duration of light varies, in part, on the observer's distance from the equator.
True
The epidermis cell may sometimes be two to three layers thick.
True
The growth of sugarcane does not proceed at a uniform rate.
True
The soybean has proven to be a very versatile plant.
True
Under normal conditions, planting corn 1-1/2 to 2 inches deep provides frost protection.
True
Well-prepared compost is low in heavy metals.
True
Well-rotted manure is recommended for fertilizing strawberries.
True
When a plant reaches maturity, it is able to produce flowers, fruit, and seeds.
True
When fertilizing a bed for annuals, dolomitic limestone should be used rather than hydrated lime.
True
When harvesting blueberries, if the berry has a reddish tinge, you should not pick it.
True
distribute seeds of plants native to the United States to farmers in their host nations. The first specifically agricultural activity of the United States government was to encourage embassies to
False
general, long days initiate tubers.
False
rate. With wheat, as the nitrogen rate increases, the potential for lodging I disease decreases.
False
When red raspberry plants arrive from the nursery, if they cannot be planted right away, they should be stored in a storage area with a temperature between 50°F and 60°F.
True
When scheduling the sale of plants from a greenhouse, the first thing to do is to decide on a sale or shipping date, and then count back the number of days required to grow the plants in the size of container desired.
True
When setting out a plant in a peat pot, the entire pot should be set in the hole.
True
Where excessive growth and lodging are problems, soybean varieties that are medium to short in height with good standability should be selected.
True
White light is made up of all the colors of visible light.
True
Winter annuals produce their seed in the spring or early summer and then die.
True
With corn, uneven plant spacing and emergence may reduce yield potential.
True
You should always send a follow-up letter to the person who interviewed you, even if you are no longer interested in the position.
True
Daughter cells and parent cells have different genetic makeup.
False
Employers generally spend two to three minutes reviewing each résumé they receive.
False
Eukaryotic cells are found in plants, but not humans.
False
Fertilizers containing boron are recommended for growing beans.
False
For maximum effectiveness, a compost pile should be kept wet at all times.
False
For maximum emergence, alfalfa growers should place seed about 1 inch deep.
False
Gibberellins are used in agriculture to prevent flowering in many plant species.
False
Growers select soybean seeding rates by the number of viable seeds in pounds per acre.
False
Growing plants in pots helps prevent the buildup of soluble salts.
False
Ideally, soybeans should precede cotton in a crop rotation.
False
In an organic system, the welfare of the animals is a secondary concern.
False
In general, repotted plants should be moved to a pot at least 3 inches wider than the original.
False
In hypogeal emergence, the growing point is above the soil surface immediately upon emergence.
False
Individuals who use thinking skills to make decisions often have difficulty specifying goals.
False
Individuals who work in plant science generally work only in the private sector.
False
Initially, the radicle grows up.
False
Most flowering house plants require long periods of light to initiate floral buds.
False
Mulch should be applied when the soil is dry.
False
Mulching is not recommended for strawberry plants.
False
Nearly all the energy used to maintain life is ultimately derived from water.
False
One disadvantage of hydroponic growing is that it uses more water than traditional methods of growing.
False
Over thirty species of corn are of commercial importance.
False
Peanuts respond better to direct fertilizer applications than to residual soil fertility.
False
Peat has a low cation exchange capacity.
False
Perennial plants only live a single season after reaching maturity.
False
Potato flakes were invented to help compensate for a shortage of potatoes.
False
Potted soil has less air after drainage than the same soil in the ground.
False
Private placement offices generally charge no fee for their services.
False
Pruning grape vines inhibits the growth of the fruit.
False
Root systems always consist primarily of one major root.
False
Rooting vegetables tolerate shade better than leafy vegetables.
False
Secondary growth takes place in young, herbaceous organs, resulting in an increase in length of shoots and roots.
False
Soaker hoses are not as effective as sprinklers when watering flowering annuals.
False
Some of the most severe threats to most perennials are insects and diseases.
False
The Situation Wanted section of the newspaper is a good place to look for a job.
False
The best time to prepare the soil for planting annuals is the fall.
False
The best way to save nutrients in manure in the long-term is to store it in a lagoon.
False
The downside of using plants to create alternative fuels is that they are likely to create more pollution than petroleum products.
False
The first leaf blade to emerge from a seedling has a pointed tip.
False
The fruiting pattern of peanuts is generally consistent from year to year.
False
The largest soil particles are clay particles.
False
The liquid part of manure contains most of the phosphate.
False
The lowbush blueberry is the type usually planted in commercial plantings.
False
The respiration rate decreases during germination.
False
The vast majority of grapes grown in the world are hybrid grapes.
False
Typically, a sugarcane field is replanted every year.
False
Under the four Arm Kniffin training system, the portion of the trunk that extends above the wire is cut off during the summer.
False
Washington is the leading state in potato production.
False
Water and minerals are transported in the phloem.
False
When filling out an application form by hand, cursive writing is preferred.
False
When heeling in strawberry plants, they should be lef heeled in for about four to six weeks.
False
When planting grapes, you should space the rows about 4 to 5 feet apart.
False
When you apply an herbicide pre-emergent, you apply it before planting.
False
Where soils are highly weathered and organic matter levels are low, CEC values are high.
False
White clover improves the forage quality of grass pastures, but increases the need for nitrogen fertilizer.
False
With peanuts, vegetative growth is initially rapid, and then slows down after leaves develop and fully expand.
False
Yeast and lower plants cannot carry on fermentation.
False
If you were planning to grow grapes in Oregon, the Little Giant variety would be a better choice than the Magnolia variety.
True
Cytokinins have wide number of applications in practical agriculture.
False
DNA is found only in the nucleus of a cell.
False
1. Woody ornamental plants do not have a single seat of origin.
False
A desirable soil structure should have a low proportion of medium-sized aggregates.
False
A long-day plant is a plant that requires long periods of light to initiate floral buds.
False
About 10 percent of available plant species are being used for agriculture.
False
Actively growing perennials should only be planted in the spring.
False
Aerobic respiration is another term for photosynthesis.
False
Alfalfa is better adapted than red clover to soils that are somewhat poorly drained and slightly acidic.
False
Alfalfa should be grazed in October.
False
All fruits on a plant mature at the same time.
False
As a general rule, if bulbs are being planted 4 inches deep, they should be planted 2 inches apart.
False
Bulk density is determined by multiplying the weight of oven-dry soil in grams by its volume in cubic centimeters.
False
Color in soil is due solely to the chemical nature of the iron compounds present in the soil.
False
Controls are used on pests anytime they are present in the area.
False
Corn borers attack the plant from the outside.
False
Crop rotation is not a particularly effective method of weed control.
False
A long rotation is the single most powerful disease management tool available to peanut farmers.
True
Alfalfa is excellent forage for cattle and horses.
True
Applying a starter fertilizer when perennials are first planted may aid in more rapid establishment of a good root system.
True
As temperature increases, the rate of respiration increases.
True
Bird's-foot trefoil can withstand several weeks of flooding.
True
Cells are 90 percent fluid.
True
Clay particles repel one another.
True
Common vegetable garden seeds generally lack any kind of dormancy.
True
Container growers often use potting mixes based on composted hardwood bark chips or pine bark.
True
Container growers water and fertilize far more than those who grow plants in fields.
True
Cotton is essentially self-fertile and self-pollinating.
True
Crop rotations figure centrally in many organic operations.
True
During an interview, it's a good idea to make good eye contact with the interviewer. longer
True
Ethylene is used to induce flowering in bromeliads.
True
For food to be sold as organic, it must bear a symbol that proves it is truly organic.
True
Forages may be topdressed with phosphorus and potassium at any time of the year.
True
Generally, when planting in early May, soybean rows must be less than 15 inches apart to form a canopy by late June.
True
Growth begins with germination.
True
If soil contains more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions, it is acidic.
True
