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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


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