Agronomy and Plant Science Quiz

What are the 3 primary macronutrients for plant growth?

• Calcium, magnesium, sulfur
• Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
• Iron, zinc, copper
• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

What is agronomy?

• The science of growing trees and producing wood products.

• The specialized area of plant science that deals with field crops.

• The production and use of plants for their flowers and foliage.

• Growing plants for food.

In a 50lb bag of 11-14-28 there is __ lbs of potassium

• 11

• 14

• 28

• 5.5

Which of the following is a cereal grain?

• Cotton

• Rice

• Pine

• Rose

What are fiber crops grown for?

• Their seeds

• Their flowers

• The fiber produced in their fruit, leaves, or stems

• Their roots

What is floriculture?

• The science of growing trees

• The production and use of plants for their flowers and foliage

• Growing plants for food

• The study of soil

What does food crop horticulture involve?

• Producing wood products

• Growing plants for food

• Manufacturing cloth

• Animal feed production

What is the focus of forestry?

• Growing plants for food

• The science of growing trees and producing wood products

• The production of flowers

• The study of cereal grains

What are field crops primarily grown for?

• Beauty

• Oil, fiber, grain, and similar products

• Medicinal purposes

• Decorative purposes

What is horticulture primarily concerned with?

• Producing only ornamental plants

• The production and use of plants for food, comfort, and beauty

• Growing plants for medicinal purposes

• Cultivating plants for industrial use