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Which of the following is a key benefit of stimulating horticultural exports?
Which of the following is a key benefit of stimulating horticultural exports?
Perennials are typically plants that live for more than two years.
Perennials are typically plants that live for more than two years.
Name one example of a common herb used in cooking.
Name one example of a common herb used in cooking.
Vegetables are often utilized in _______ to enhance aesthetic appeal and promote biodiversity.
Vegetables are often utilized in _______ to enhance aesthetic appeal and promote biodiversity.
Match the following categories with their descriptions:
Match the following categories with their descriptions:
What is one purpose of seed reproduction in plants?
What is one purpose of seed reproduction in plants?
Seed reproduction is solely beneficial for easy-to-cultivate crops.
Seed reproduction is solely beneficial for easy-to-cultivate crops.
What is a benefit of using seed reproduction in agriculture?
What is a benefit of using seed reproduction in agriculture?
One use of seed reproduction is to produce more plants for __________.
One use of seed reproduction is to produce more plants for __________.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What is the primary purpose of reproduction in living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of reproduction in living organisms?
Reproduction is unrelated to the expansion of species cultivation.
Reproduction is unrelated to the expansion of species cultivation.
Define reproduction in the context of living organisms.
Define reproduction in the context of living organisms.
Reproduction contributes to the ______ of species.
Reproduction contributes to the ______ of species.
Match the following terms related to reproduction with their definitions:
Match the following terms related to reproduction with their definitions:
What types of plants are distributed by the government?
What types of plants are distributed by the government?
The government only distributes seeds for vegetable crops.
The government only distributes seeds for vegetable crops.
What is a common issue with seed reproduction in potato plants?
What is a common issue with seed reproduction in potato plants?
What is one type of tree that is distributed by the government?
What is one type of tree that is distributed by the government?
Which of the following plants are known for widespread self-pollination?
Which of the following plants are known for widespread self-pollination?
The government provides distribution of _____ plants alongside seeds for vegetables.
The government provides distribution of _____ plants alongside seeds for vegetables.
Clonal reproduction involves identical individuals that are a clone of the parent plant.
Clonal reproduction involves identical individuals that are a clone of the parent plant.
Match the following items with their categories:
Match the following items with their categories:
Name one problem associated with perennial plant growth.
Name one problem associated with perennial plant growth.
Asexual reproduction in plants involves fertilization of gametes.
Asexual reproduction in plants involves fertilization of gametes.
Name one type of reproduction that does not involve a sexual embryo in plants.
Name one type of reproduction that does not involve a sexual embryo in plants.
In clonal reproduction, the offspring are ______ of the parent plant.
In clonal reproduction, the offspring are ______ of the parent plant.
In self-pollination, plants like __________ and bush beans can fertilize their own ova.
In self-pollination, plants like __________ and bush beans can fertilize their own ova.
Match the following aspects of plant reproduction with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of plant reproduction with their descriptions:
Match the following plants with their type of pollination:
Match the following plants with their type of pollination:
Flashcards
Hard currency income source
Hard currency income source
Reproduction
Reproduction
Importance of Reproduction
Importance of Reproduction
Vegetables
Vegetables
Perennials
Perennials
Herbs
Herbs
Landscaping
Landscaping
Horticultural Exports
Horticultural Exports
Worker employment
Worker employment
Small industry gathering
Small industry gathering
Product improvement
Product improvement
Self-pollination in plants
Self-pollination in plants
Tomatoes, bush beans, peaches
Tomatoes, bush beans, peaches
Asexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Vegetative part of a plant
Vegetative part of a plant
Vegetative Reproduction
Vegetative Reproduction
Potato Tuber Size
Potato Tuber Size
Perennial Growth Period
Perennial Growth Period
Seed Reproduction Uses
Seed Reproduction Uses
Grafting Fruit Trees
Grafting Fruit Trees
Cultivar Multiplication
Cultivar Multiplication
Government Plant Distribution
Government Plant Distribution
Seedling Distribution
Seedling Distribution
Fruit Tree Distribution
Fruit Tree Distribution
Vegetable Seed Distribution
Vegetable Seed Distribution
Ornamental Plant Distribution
Ornamental Plant Distribution
Annual Crop Seed Distribution
Annual Crop Seed Distribution
Study Notes
Horticulture
- Horticulture is a branch of plant production focusing on specific crops requiring specialized care and technical expertise.
- These crops are often grown in their natural state.
- Examples of horticultural products include fruits and vegetables.
Horticultural Crops
- Fruits: High-quality fruits are often prized.
- Vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants.
- Flowers for ornamental purposes.
- Aromatic or medicinal plants.
Importance of Horticultural Exports
- Jobs creation.
- Small business development.
- Product quality improvement.
- Foreign currency generation as income source.
Propagation Methods
- Sexual:
- Using seeds.
- Asexual (Vegetative propagation):
- Using plant parts such as stems, leaves, or roots.
Sexual Reproduction
- Involves the fusion of male and female gametes (common in seed-bearing plants).
- Results in genetically diverse offspring.
Asexual Reproduction
- Creates clones of the parent plant. (Uses plant parts for propagation)
- Genetically identical to the parent plant.
Importance of Propagation
- Increasing the number of plants
- Maintaining desirable traits
- Preserving plant varieties
Trade Imbalance
- Egypt's trade balance is not balanced (imports exceed exports).
- Estimated horticultural trade imbalance (Egypt): $80 million.
- Imports: $60 million.
- Exports: $20 million.
Plant Classification
- Annuals vs. perennials.
- Horticultural plants can be classified according to flowering habits.
- Vegetable classification. (Fruit, herbs, ornamentals).
Additional Notes
- Different plant propagation methods exist.
- Plants can be propagated sexually or asexually.
- Factors like seed size and germination period can affect plant propagation methods.
Plant Diversity
- Diverse types of plants including trees, shrubs, flowers exist
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