The production of foliage or flowering ornamental plants in fields or greenhouses for commercial sales is known as _.

A plant breeder must be highly skilled in plant _.

By adding lime to the soil, you can increase the soil's

A complete fertilizer will contain

Decomposed organic material used to amend the soil is known as...

The famous Swedish botanist, Linneaus, developed

_ is the most important plant food element. It makes up approximately 90 percent of the weight of the plant and is the most limiting factor in plant growth.

_ is partially decomposed vegetation collected from marshes, bogs, and swamps and used to increase the water holding capacity in media mixes.

There are three definite body regions of an insect. The body region known as the _ is the body section where the insect's legs are attached.

Insects go through basic life cycles. Which life cycle below is considered a complete metamorphosis?

_ generally do not kill insects, but, instead, drive pest away before they attack the plant.

What type of irrigation system would be best doe the rooting of cuttings?

During germination, the _ leaves encase the embryo and are usually different in shape from the leaves that the mature plant will produce.

Binomial nomenclature is the scientific system of giving a double name to plants and animals. The first, ___ name, is followed by a descriptive or specie name.

Which fertilizer ratio has the lowest percent of potassium?

A _ is a material that helps the dispersing, spreading, wetting, or emulsifying of a pesticide formulation.

Plants grown outside in flower beds for beauty and enjoyment such as petunias and begonias are called _.

_ fertilizers must be dissolved in water before being applied to plants.

encourages vegetative growth and promotes dark green color

Increases the plant's resistance to disease

promotes formation of flowers and seeds

The flowers in the figure are an example of a

The soil pH is important fir the plant to utilize available nutrients. Most plants will do well in a slightly _ soil with a 6.5 pH.

The _ is the large center vein from with all other veins extend.