18 Questions
Which family does chickpea belong to?
Fabaceae family
What type of root system do grasses typically have?
Fibrous root system
How do certain legumes like alfalfa benefit from their root characteristics?
By deep penetration of tap roots, making them drought resistant
What is the main function of the stem in agronomic crops?
Food manufacturing
What gives the stem of plants its green appearance?
Presence of chlorophyll
In which family can you find corn and wheat?
Poaceae family
Which family does chickpea belong to?
Fabaceae
What type of leaf attachment is characteristic of legumes?
Compound leaves with leaflets attached to the main stem by petioles
What type of crops are grown for their enlarged roots?
Root crops
Which classification includes plants with succulent and self-supporting stems?
Herbaceous crops
Which family is characterized by having a flower as a terminal inflorescence known as a spike or loose panicle?
Poaceae family
What is the primary purpose of growing oilseed crops?
For useful oil in seeds
What is the characteristic feature of the veins in palmately veined leaves?
Veins that branch out from the base with several principal veins
Which crop is commonly used as a green manure crop that is plowed into the soil?
Cowpeas
Which type of flower structure is found in legumes?
Inflorescence with sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil
What is the characteristic feature of grass leaves?
Presence of auricles and ligule
Which family does wheat belong to?
Poaceae
What distinguishes legume leaves from grass leaves?
Presence of compound leaf structure in legumes
Test your knowledge on the morphological characteristics of agronomic crops such as wheat, corn, barley, and legumes. Learn about the structure of leaves, sheath, ligule, auricles, trifoliate leaves, compound leaves, petiolules, and stipules.
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