COPY: Managing Greenhouse Environments

What is a consequence of high humidity in greenhouses?

Plants should be planted closely together to enhance air circulation.

What is one method to reduce condensation in heated greenhouses?

_________ fans are used in greenhouses to circulate air and reduce humidity.

Match each air circulation technique to its purpose:

Which of the following factors influences the orientation of a ridge vent in a greenhouse?

Hanging baskets can improve humidity levels in crop canopies.

Which of the following is a method to manipulate ventilation in high tunnels?

Temperatures outside the normal range of growth do not affect plant stress levels.

What is a recommended solution for surface sterilizing tools and benches?

Good air drainage and gentle __________ are important for selecting a site for new construction.

Match each practice with its purpose in high tunnel management:

What can puddling water on greenhouse floors lead to?

What is one of the main factors contributing to increased disease incidence in greenhouses and high tunnels?

Daytime relative humidity levels between 25% to 70% are usually supportive of pathogen growth.

Sweeping landscape cloth between cropping seasons is unnecessary and can be skipped.

Name one environmental factor that can stress plants in high tunnels.

What temperature and humidity conditions favor the development of plant pathogens?

To manage plant diseases, it is important to control __________ and __________ in greenhouse environments.

Hoses left on the ground may become contaminated with __________.

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions related to greenhouse management:

Which ventilation strategy is most effective in managing high humidity levels in greenhouses?

Why is maintaining air circulation critical in a greenhouse?

High levels of leaf wetness contribute positively to plant growth in greenhouse settings.

Effective __________ strategies can help manage temperature and humidity, minimizing disease risk.