SCSC 105 FINAL

What is the name and acronym of the agency that represents agricultural interests in the United States Federal government? correct answer: USDA- United States Department of Agriculture What is transpiration and in which direction does it occur? correct answer: Process of transporting water and nutrients through the plant- moves upwards How many farms are in the US and what is the average size? correct answer: Present day there are 2.02 million farms with an average size of 444 acres What is the ancestor of modern corn? correct answer: Teosinte Why are legumes unique in the plant world? correct answer: They form a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobia and fix nitrogen List the 5 general morphological structures in plants, and briefly describe the function of each structure correct answer: 1. Seed- used to grow and develop plants 2. Stem- used to transport nutrients 3. Flower- used for pollination 4. Leaf- used for photosynthesis & growth 5. Root- used to anchor to the ground and receive nutrients from the ground 1 acre in feet and hectare correct answer: = 43,560 ft^2 = 0.404 hectare Describe the general pattern for dry matter partitioning (DMP) during seasonal plant growth correct answer: early season: high vegetative crop production at the beginning mid-season: focus on reproductive efforts as the