Plant Propagation Quiz

What might be a disadvantage of sexual plant propagation compared to asexual methods?

• Higher genetic variability

• Faster growth

• Less labor-intensive

• More uniform progeny

What is the process of starting plants from seeds known as?

• Seed dispersion

• Seed germination

• Sexual propagation

• Seed dormancy

What does the germination rate indicate?

• The percentage of seeds that decay

• The percentage of seeds that require sunlight

• The percentage of seeds that sprout

• The percentage of seeds that are dormant

Which factors are known to affect the germination rates of seeds?

• Sunlight and soil type

• Temperature and moisture

• Fertilizer and pesticide use

• Plant type and seed size

How would you calculate a germination rate of 75%?

• 75 of 100 seeds sprout

• 75 of 150 seeds sprout

• 50 of 100 seeds sprout

• 100 of 75 seeds sprout

What is seed viability defined as?

• The seed's ability to absorb water

• The seed's capability of growing or developing

• The seed's color and texture

• The seed's size and shape

Which factors affect seed viability?

• Light and air quality

• Soil type and fertility

• Temperature and moisture

• Seed age and storage conditions

What is the recommended planting depth for seeds relative to their diameter?

• No more than 1 ½ times the diameter of the seed

• No more than 3 times the diameter of the seed

• No more than 2 times the diameter of the seed

• No more than ½ times the diameter of the seed

Which method is suggested for watering smaller seeds?

• Water from the top until fully soaked

• Water from the bottom by soaking to prevent burying them

• Spray lightly with a mist

• Submerge completely in water

How should larger seeds be planted compared to smaller seeds?

• Deeper than smaller seeds

• At the same depth as smaller seeds

• Less deep than smaller seeds

• On the surface without covering with soil