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Which type of crops produce higher yields under higher temperatures?
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?
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?
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?
Excessive levels of trace elements can be toxic to plants. Which of the following can lead to gray wall and blotchy ripening of tomatoes?
What limiting factors are usually discussed when referring to crop production success?
What limiting factors are usually discussed when referring to crop production success?
What is a key consideration for selecting a field for growing vegetables?
What is a key consideration for selecting a field for growing vegetables?
Which crops are considered cool season crops that thrive under low temperatures?
Which crops are considered cool season crops that thrive under low temperatures?
What can be done to alter light intensity for crops?
What can be done to alter light intensity for crops?
What should crop selection be primarily based on?
What should crop selection be primarily based on?
'Fertility of most soils having desirable topography for crop production is manageable.' How is this typically achieved?
'Fertility of most soils having desirable topography for crop production is manageable.' How is this typically achieved?
