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What is the primary principle behind crop rotation as a disease management strategy?
What is the primary principle behind crop rotation as a disease management strategy?
Crop rotation involves changing the type of crops grown in a field from year to year to prevent disease buildup.
Why is prevention considered more effective than treatment in crop disease management?
Why is prevention considered more effective than treatment in crop disease management?
Prevention is more effective because once a crop is infected, it can be challenging to treat, leading to potential loss and reduced yield.
List two benefits of implementing crop rotation on a tillage farm.
List two benefits of implementing crop rotation on a tillage farm.
Crop rotation helps maintain soil structure and organic matter, while ensuring nutrient balance in the soil.
Identify a potential drawback of not managing diseases, weeds, or pests in crops.
Identify a potential drawback of not managing diseases, weeds, or pests in crops.
In the context of disease management, what does the term 'indirect disease control' refer to?
In the context of disease management, what does the term 'indirect disease control' refer to?
How can changing crops year after year affect soil health?
How can changing crops year after year affect soil health?
What role does understanding crop susceptibility play in effective disease prevention?
What role does understanding crop susceptibility play in effective disease prevention?
What is one method mentioned for reducing disease attack besides crop rotation?
What is one method mentioned for reducing disease attack besides crop rotation?
Why is the implementation of Year 3 maize important in agricultural practices?
Why is the implementation of Year 3 maize important in agricultural practices?
What are the benefits of growing stubble turnip in Year 4?
What are the benefits of growing stubble turnip in Year 4?
How do resistant crop varieties contribute to disease management?
How do resistant crop varieties contribute to disease management?
What role does optimal growth condition play in crop susceptibility?
What role does optimal growth condition play in crop susceptibility?
How might genetically modified organisms (GMOs) relate to resistant crop varieties?
How might genetically modified organisms (GMOs) relate to resistant crop varieties?
What are the consequences of not harvesting crops in a timely manner?
What are the consequences of not harvesting crops in a timely manner?
How does stubble cleaning influence weed germination?
How does stubble cleaning influence weed germination?
What is lodging in the context of crop production?
What is lodging in the context of crop production?
Why is proper seedbed preparation critical before sowing seeds?
Why is proper seedbed preparation critical before sowing seeds?
What role does harrowing play in weed management after harvest?
What role does harrowing play in weed management after harvest?
How can over ripe crops affect the overall health of a field?
How can over ripe crops affect the overall health of a field?
What is the relationship between nutrient availability and proper sowing procedures?
What is the relationship between nutrient availability and proper sowing procedures?
What is one potential risk associated with failing to remove stubble post-harvest?
What is one potential risk associated with failing to remove stubble post-harvest?
What are the necessary precautions to take before removing blockages from farm machinery?
What are the necessary precautions to take before removing blockages from farm machinery?
Why is it important for machine operators to have work breaks?
Why is it important for machine operators to have work breaks?
How can driver fatigue be mitigated in farm machinery operations?
How can driver fatigue be mitigated in farm machinery operations?
What ensures the safety of farm machinery on the road?
What ensures the safety of farm machinery on the road?
What specific hazard should operators be aware of when working near farm machinery?
What specific hazard should operators be aware of when working near farm machinery?
In addition to breaks, what types of sustenance should be provided to machine operators?
In addition to breaks, what types of sustenance should be provided to machine operators?
What steps should be taken to ensure a machine's readiness for operation regarding any hindrances?
What steps should be taken to ensure a machine's readiness for operation regarding any hindrances?
What is the general safety rule regarding the operation of farm machinery?
What is the general safety rule regarding the operation of farm machinery?
What is one potential environmental impact of using chemicals on crops?
What is one potential environmental impact of using chemicals on crops?
How does the use of certified seeds potentially reduce manual labor?
How does the use of certified seeds potentially reduce manual labor?
What are three forms of pollution mentioned that can affect crops?
What are three forms of pollution mentioned that can affect crops?
What is one risk associated with pest resistance that may arise from chemical use in agriculture?
What is one risk associated with pest resistance that may arise from chemical use in agriculture?
In comparing plant height, what key variables must be controlled in an experiment using certified and uncertified seeds?
In comparing plant height, what key variables must be controlled in an experiment using certified and uncertified seeds?
What characteristic differentiates certified seeds from uncertified seeds?
What characteristic differentiates certified seeds from uncertified seeds?
How might uncertified seeds contribute to variability in crop yield?
How might uncertified seeds contribute to variability in crop yield?
In an experiment measuring seed growth, why is it important to record only germinated seeds?
In an experiment measuring seed growth, why is it important to record only germinated seeds?
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Study Notes
Crop Protection Strategies
- Understanding crop susceptibility is key to disease management; prevention is more effective than treatment.
- Management of diseases, pests, and weeds can be approached through three primary strategies.
Indirect Disease Control Methods
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Crop Rotation
- Practice of alternating different crops in a field annually.
- Benefits include maintenance of soil structure, organic matter, nutrient balance, prevention of disease build-up, and pest control.
- Example rotation: Year 1 Grassland, Year 2 Potatoes, Year 3 Maize, Year 4 Stubble Turnip.
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Sowing Resistant Crop Varieties
- Selection of crops that are inherently resistant to specific diseases or pests.
- genetically modified crops can enhance disease resistance.
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Growth Encouragement
- Optimal growing conditions reduce disease susceptibility.
- Key conditions include nutrient availability, proper seedbed preparation, and correct sowing procedures.
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Timely Harvesting
- Prevents crops from becoming over-ripe and susceptible to diseases, pests, and weeds.
- Over-ripe crops may suffer 'lodging' leading to reduced yields.
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Stubble Cleaning
- Involves land cultivation post-harvest to manage weeds.
- Techniques like ploughing and harrowing help manage residual crops and emerging weeds.
Considerations for Chemical Use
- Chemicals can help prevent damage but may also harm beneficial organisms like pollinators and contribute to pollution in water, air, and soil.
Certified vs. Uncertified Seeds Comparison
- Certified seeds provide consistency in growth and crop performance compared to uncertified seeds.
- Growth data collected from 100 certified and 100 uncertified seeds provides insights into differences in height after 7 days under the same conditions.
Additional Notes
- Apparatus and methodology are critical in comparing seed performance, ensuring accurate results.
- Important to follow safety measures while handling machinery on farms to prevent accidents.
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