ASP 3.2

Front

Hydroponic systems are the most economical for all food crop production.

Back

False

Front

Hydroponic systems provide the producer with more control of the plants because:

Back

nutrients, pH, and oxygen can be controlled

Front

Hydroponic systems will have _________ equipment costs and __________ production rate.

Back

High, fast

Front

Which of the following crops would be least profitable in a hydroponic system? Cucumber, Soybeans, Roses, Tomatoes

Back

Soybeans

Front

Diseases spread faster in traditional cropping systems than hydroponic systems.

Back

False

Front

Traditional cropping systems require more nutrients, space and water than hydroponic systems.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using hydroponic systems? Low start-up costs, Less growing time, Less labor required, Water conservation

Back

Low start-up costs

Front

Managing which of the following helps prevent root rot?
Temperature,
pH,
Dissolved oxygen,
Nutrients

Back

Dissolved oxygen

Front

Proper management of the __________ has the greatest effect on nutrient availability in a hydroponic system.

Back

pH of nutrient solution

Front

Which of the following factors would most adversely affect plant growth in a hydroponic system? High salinity, High dissolved oxygen concentration, Neutral pH, Moderate temperature

Back

High salinity