Plant Food Elements and Functions Quiz
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What is the role of Nitrogen in plant food?

  • Corrects acidity.
  • Stimulates blooming and seed formation.
  • Promotes dark green color and hastens growth. (correct)
  • Gives green color to younger leaves.

    • Which element is the key element in the molecule of chlorophyll?

  • Sulfur
  • Phosphorous
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium (correct)

    • What does Boron hunger result in?

  • Seedstalk formation.
  • Reddish-yellow discoloration. (correct)
  • Dark green color.
  • Green color to younger leaves.

    • Which element treats abnormally small leaves or leaves that are yellow or mottled in appearance?

    <p>Zinc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Calcium in plant food?

    <p>Corrects acidity and acts as protective sieve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Molybdenum (Mo) in plants?

    <p>Influences the utilization of nitrogen by the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of fertilizer according to INGO (2005)?

    <p>Any manufactured or processed material that contains plant-food elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do organic fertilizers primarily consist of?

    <p>Farm manures, compost, crop residues, and other farm wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are organic fertilizers considered valuable soil conditioners?

    <p>Because they help prevent soil erosion and improve soil physical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some sources of organic fertilizers as mentioned by Sangatan and Sangatan (2000)?

    <p>Animal wastes and crop residues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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