LOUISIANA HORTICULTURE STUDY
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Linneaus - ANSWERdeveloped binomial nomenclature
binomial nomenclature - ANSWERClassification system in which each species is
assigned a two-part scientific name
difference between variety and cultivar - ANSWERvariety - naturally occurring subgroup
within species
cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when propogated
importance of proper naming of plants - ANSWERcustomer protection, legal
requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros
origins of botanical names - ANSWER1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
horticultural groupings - ANSWER1. Herbaceous or woody
2. Life span
3. Leaf retention
4. Growth habit
5. Stem structure
6. Size
7. Form
8. Temp tender
9. Light
10. Water
11. Use
Functions of root system - ANSWERanchorage, absorption, conduction, storage
functions of the stem - ANSWERsupport, conduction, storage
xylem - ANSWERwater and minerals move from roots to leaves
phloem - ANSWERfood from leaves moves to the plant
cambium layer - ANSWERtissue between xylem and phloem
girdle - ANSWERcircle of dead tissue around stem
, nodes - ANSWERareas on stems where leaves emerge
internodes - ANSWERspace between nodes
axillary bud - ANSWERcompressed dormant stem where leaf joins stem
axil - ANSWERangle of the leaf
crown - ANSWERwhere steam and root meet
forms of propogation - ANSWERbulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers, tuberous roots
functions of the leaf - ANSWERphotosynthesis and transpiration
Transpiration - ANSWERevaporation of water from the leaves of a plant
Angiosperms - ANSWERflowering plants
Gymnosperms - ANSWERa plant that produces uncovered seeds; no fruit
plant food priority order - ANSWER1. Flower
2. Seeds
3. Leaves
4. Stems
5. Roots
3 essential elements - ANSWER1. carbon
2. hydrogen
3. oxygen
macronutrients - ANSWER1. nitrogen
2. phosphorus
3. potassium
4. calcium
5. magnesium
6. sulfur
micronutrients - ANSWER1. boron
2. manganese
3. copper
4. zinc
5. iron
6. molybdenum
7. chlorine
3 characteristics of light that affect plant growth - ANSWERintensity, quality, duration
GUIDE 100% ACCURATE
Linneaus - ANSWERdeveloped binomial nomenclature
binomial nomenclature - ANSWERClassification system in which each species is
assigned a two-part scientific name
difference between variety and cultivar - ANSWERvariety - naturally occurring subgroup
within species
cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when propogated
importance of proper naming of plants - ANSWERcustomer protection, legal
requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros
origins of botanical names - ANSWER1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
horticultural groupings - ANSWER1. Herbaceous or woody
2. Life span
3. Leaf retention
4. Growth habit
5. Stem structure
6. Size
7. Form
8. Temp tender
9. Light
10. Water
11. Use
Functions of root system - ANSWERanchorage, absorption, conduction, storage
functions of the stem - ANSWERsupport, conduction, storage
xylem - ANSWERwater and minerals move from roots to leaves
phloem - ANSWERfood from leaves moves to the plant
cambium layer - ANSWERtissue between xylem and phloem
girdle - ANSWERcircle of dead tissue around stem
, nodes - ANSWERareas on stems where leaves emerge
internodes - ANSWERspace between nodes
axillary bud - ANSWERcompressed dormant stem where leaf joins stem
axil - ANSWERangle of the leaf
crown - ANSWERwhere steam and root meet
forms of propogation - ANSWERbulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers, tuberous roots
functions of the leaf - ANSWERphotosynthesis and transpiration
Transpiration - ANSWERevaporation of water from the leaves of a plant
Angiosperms - ANSWERflowering plants
Gymnosperms - ANSWERa plant that produces uncovered seeds; no fruit
plant food priority order - ANSWER1. Flower
2. Seeds
3. Leaves
4. Stems
5. Roots
3 essential elements - ANSWER1. carbon
2. hydrogen
3. oxygen
macronutrients - ANSWER1. nitrogen
2. phosphorus
3. potassium
4. calcium
5. magnesium
6. sulfur
micronutrients - ANSWER1. boron
2. manganese
3. copper
4. zinc
5. iron
6. molybdenum
7. chlorine
3 characteristics of light that affect plant growth - ANSWERintensity, quality, duration
