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Vernalization is A. is an effect of one species on another through chemicals B. can be used to suppress the germination and growth of weeds C. the process by which many winter planted crops are converted to reproductive growth D. all of the above E. both a and b - C. the process by which many winter planted crops are converted to reproductive growth In terms of agro-ecosystem diversity, an example of undesirable "simplification" of the system would be the loss of predatory insects through indiscriminate use of a broad-spectrum insecticide. (Ch. 17) True or False? - True Alleycropping, silvopasture, buffers, windbreaks, and forest farming are all examples of agroforestry production systems. True or False? - True Dung beetles are valuable for incorporating cattle waste back into the soil. Which of the following considerations should be taken when applying pesticides for cattle parasites and flies to minimize damage to dung beetle populations? (Grazing systems lecture) A. select a compound known to do less damage to the "off-target" dung beetles, such as Moxidectin instead of Ivermectim B. Time the application of the pesticide so it does not coincide with dung beetle reproduction C. consider the average stock density of cattle in the field where the pesticide is being applied