Light Suppression and Below Ground Niche Denial
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Which type of crops produce higher yields under higher temperatures?

  • Tomato, pepper, squash (correct)
  • Carrot, spinach, cabbage
  • Potato, onion, garlic
  • Lettuce, broccoli, radish
  • How can light intensity be managed for crops?

  • Increasing light quality, altering light duration, changing light color
  • Shading, covering crops with row covers, selecting planting dates (correct)
  • Reducing light exposure, using artificial lighting, changing light direction
  • Adding more natural light, changing light wavelength, adjusting light humidity
  • Which nutrient adjustment is commonly accomplished by applying fertilizers?

  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Phosphorus
  • Excessive levels of trace elements can be toxic to plants. Which of the following can lead to gray wall and blotchy ripening of tomatoes?

    <p>Excessive nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limiting factors are usually discussed when referring to crop production success?

    <p>Pest, climate, soils, varieties, equipment, labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for selecting a field for growing vegetables?

    <p>Site topography, soil type, water availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crops are considered cool season crops that thrive under low temperatures?

    <p>Carrot, spinach, cabbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to alter light intensity for crops?

    <p>'Shading', 'covering crops with row covers', 'selecting planting dates'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should crop selection be primarily based on?

    <p>'Ability to profitably market the produce'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Fertility of most soils having desirable topography for crop production is manageable.' How is this typically achieved?

    <p>'Applying fertilizers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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