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What is the purpose of food according to the text?
In crop production, what is the main difference between a plant and a crop plant?
Which of the following is NOT a source of food mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of food according to the text?
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What distinguishes a crop from a regular plant in the context of agriculture?
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Based on the text, why are crop plants typically grown in large quantities?
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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of a 'crop'?
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What characteristic distinguishes crop plants from regular plants?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of food in the text?
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In crop production, what distinguishes crop plants from regular plants?
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Study Notes
Plant Classification based on Day Length Requirement
- Short-day plants require less than 14 hours of daylight to initiate flowering.
- Day-neutral plants are not affected by the length of light and dark periods.
Classification of Plants based on Light Intensity Requirement
- Heliphytes are sun-loving plants that are light saturated at about 5,000 ft-c.
- Sciophytes are shade-loving plants that are light saturated at about 500 ft-c.
Classification of Plants based on Water Requirements
- Hydrophytes are plants of waterlogged environments, such as aquatic plants.
- Submerged hydrophytes are plants grown under water, e.g., Hydrilla.
- Floating hydrophytes are plants that grow on the water surface, e.g., Water Lilies and Water Hyacinth.
- Emergent hydrophytes are plants that grow in shallow water, e.g., Lowland Rice and Gabi.
- Mesophytes are plants that thrive in normal rainfall regimes, typical of land plants.
- Xerophytes are plants adapted to drought conditions, typical of desert plants.
Classification of Plants based on Temperature Requirements
- Cryophyllous plants require low temperatures during floral induction, e.g., Cole Crops.
- Non-cryophyllous plants require warm environments for floral induction, e.g., Rice, Corn, and other tropical crops.
Stem and Root Modification
- Modified stems can serve various primary functions, including:
- Food storage
- Vegetative propagation
Classification of Crops
- Crops can be classified based on their uses, importance, origin, and geographical distribution.
Importance of Classifying Crops
- Classification helps us understand crops' soil and water requirements.
- It also facilitates familiarity with crops' economic value and uses.
Crop Production Objectives
- Identify and categorize crops according to types, uses, importance, origin, and geographical distribution.
- Discuss the basic processes and factors in crop production.
- Discuss the basic components of sustainable crop production.
- Discuss socio-economic, cultural, and political issues in crop production related to agricultural sustainability.
Food and Nutrition
- Food is the basic requirement for survival.
- Food provides energy for metabolic activities, growth, and development, and helps in the replacement of worn-out tissues, repair of damaged cells, and healing of wounds.
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Description
Explore plant classification based on their light intensity requirements (heliophytes and sciophytes), daylength sensitivity (short-day plants, day-neutral plants), and water requirements (hydrophytes). Test your knowledge on different types of plants and their environmental needs.
