STU1043 Plant Physiology: Environmental Factors and Plant Growth
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What is the term used to describe an environmental factor that becomes a limiting factor in plant growth when it is less than ideal?

  • Environmental stressor
  • Growth inhibitor
  • Critical factor
  • Limiting nutrient (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes the relationship between environmental factors and plant distribution?

  • Environmental factors have no impact on plant distribution
  • Environmental factors determine the geography of plant distribution (correct)
  • Plant distribution is solely determined by biotic factors
  • Plant distribution is not influenced by environmental factors
  • In the context of plant problems, what is the primary cause of most issues related to plant growth and development?

  • Biotic stressors
  • Water scarcity
  • Environmental stress (correct)
  • Inadequate sunlight
  • What is the main purpose of understanding the environmental aspects that affect plant growth?

    <p>To manage environmental stress effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors that can influence a species’ ability to survive?

    <p>Temperature, light, and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is an example of a biotic factor?

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

    What is a limiting factor?

    <p>A factor that places an upper limit on the size of a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is an abiotic stress?

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

    What determines where a particular species is able to live?

    <p>Temperature and precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environment factor is an abiotic factor?

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

    What are the main abiotic factors that can influence a species’ ability to survive?

    <p>Sunlight, oxidative agents, and metal toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $CO_2$ is an example of which type of factor?

    <p>$Abiotic$ factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $Biotic$ factors often determine what aspect of a species?

    <p>$Success$ in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $Water$, $light$, and $soil$ are examples of which type of factors?

    <p>$Abiotic$ factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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