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?

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of top lifting in potato harvesting?

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

    How can windrowing be described in relation to potato harvesting?

    <p>Gathering potatoes into rows after the vines have died off</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreasing the buildup of pests and diseases in the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do mechanical harvesters play in digging up potatoes?

    <p>They separate potatoes from the soil and remove rocks and vines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase air circulation for better tuber development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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