unit 3 Protected Agriculture

Optimizing production value and maximizing economic returns from vegetable and fruit production.

The removal of both infested materials and potential sources of infestation, followed by disinfection of surfaces.

To limit the number of fruit or flowers per cluster and reduce competition to increase individual fruit weight.

Keeping insects from entering the greenhouse by use of physical barriers such as insect proof screens.

False.

Sanitation involves the removal of infested materials and disinfection to prevent pest infestations.

Physical barriers are structures like insect proof screens that prevent pests from entering the greenhouse.

It maximizes economic returns and enhances the efficiency of resource use in vegetable and fruit production.

Pollination is crucial for fruit set and development, impacting yield and quality.

Biological control utilizes natural predators or parasites to manage pest populations, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.