10 Questions
Which type of crops produce higher yields under higher temperatures?
Tomato, pepper, squash
How can light intensity be managed for crops?
Shading, covering crops with row covers, selecting planting dates
Which nutrient adjustment is commonly accomplished by applying fertilizers?
Nitrogen
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 nitrogen
What limiting factors are usually discussed when referring to crop production success?
Pest, climate, soils, varieties, equipment, labor
What is a key consideration for selecting a field for growing vegetables?
Site topography, soil type, water availability
Which crops are considered cool season crops that thrive under low temperatures?
Carrot, spinach, cabbage
What can be done to alter light intensity for crops?
'Shading', 'covering crops with row covers', 'selecting planting dates'
What should crop selection be primarily based on?
'Ability to profitably market the produce'
'Fertility of most soils having desirable topography for crop production is manageable.' How is this typically achieved?
'Applying fertilizers'
Learn about light suppression and below ground niche denial in plant systems, where plants experience reduced growth and yields due to shading. Explore strategies like planting diverse understory species and ensuring sufficient light for competition. Dive into resource variables for spatial exclusion in ecosystems.
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