Potato Environmental Requirements Quiz

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Why is proper spacing between potato plants important?

To prevent potatoes from getting too much sunlight

To minimize the need for pest management

To speed up the harvesting process

To allow for sufficient air circulation, sunlight penetration, and room for tuber development (correct)

What are some common pests and diseases that affect potatoes?

Radish beetles and onion blight

Potato beetles and late blight (correct)

Tomato beetles and cucumber scab

Carrot pests and cabbage diseases

What is the purpose of implementing integrated pest management practices for potatoes?

To reduce risks from pests and diseases like potato beetles and late blight (correct)

To encourage the growth of resistant potato varieties

To speed up the mechanical harvesting process

To increase the need for chemical pesticides

Which method involves cutting off the tops of potato plants before lifting the potatoes out of the ground?

Windrowing Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves using machines to gather potatoes into rows after the vines have died off?

Windrowing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of top lifting in potato harvesting?

To cut off the tops of potato plants before lifting the potatoes Signup and view all the answers

How can windrowing be described in relation to potato harvesting?

Gathering potatoes into rows after the vines have died off Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of implementing crop rotation for managing potato pests and diseases?

Decreasing the buildup of pests and diseases in the soil Signup and view all the answers

What role do mechanical harvesters play in digging up potatoes?

They separate potatoes from the soil and remove rocks and vines Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have proper spacing between potato plants?

To increase air circulation for better tuber development Signup and view all the answers

Potato Environmental Requirements Quiz

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Why is proper spacing between potato plants important?

What are some common pests and diseases that affect potatoes?

What is the purpose of implementing integrated pest management practices for potatoes?

Which method involves cutting off the tops of potato plants before lifting the potatoes out of the ground?

Which method involves using machines to gather potatoes into rows after the vines have died off?

What is the purpose of top lifting in potato harvesting?

How can windrowing be described in relation to potato harvesting?

What is a key advantage of implementing crop rotation for managing potato pests and diseases?

What role do mechanical harvesters play in digging up potatoes?

Why is it important to have proper spacing between potato plants?

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