LOUISIANA HORTICULTURE LICENSE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
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What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - (ANSWER)variety - naturally
occurring subgroup within species.
cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when propogated.
Who is Linnaeus? What system of naming plants did he create? - (ANSWER)-developed
binomial nomenclature.
-Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name.
Why is it important to know common and scientific names of plants? - (ANSWER)-customer
protection, legal requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros
What are some origins of botanical names? - (ANSWER)1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
What are some typical groupings for plants when they are classified by growth characteristics? -
(ANSWER)1. 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
List the functions of a root system - (ANSWER)anchorage, absorption, conduction, storage
What are 2 kinds of root systems - (ANSWER)Taproots and fibrous roots
List the functions of the stem of the plant - (ANSWER)support, conduction, storage
Define xylem and phloem - (ANSWER)xylem-water and minerals move from roots to leaves.
phloem-food from leaves moves to the plant
What is the difference between monocots and dicots? - (ANSWER)Number of cotyledons
mono- 1
dicots-2
What are nodes and internodes - (ANSWER)nodes- areas on stems where leaves emerge.
internodes-space between nodes
List the types of specialized stems and roots commonly found in plants - (ANSWER)bulbs,
corms, rhizomes, tubers, tuberous roots
What are the 2 main functions of leaves - (ANSWER)photosynthesis and transpiration
Transpiration- evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant
,Define angiosperms and gymnosperms - (ANSWER)Angiosperms- plants that bloom and
develop fruit which encloses the seed
Gymnosperms- plants that have no true flowers or fruit, but make seeds in cones
List the parts of a complete flower - (ANSWER)-Stamen(Anther & Filament)
-Pistil(Stilma; Style; Ovary)
-Petal
-Sepal
-Locule
-Ovule
-Placenta
-Receptacle
-Peduncle
List the priority in which plant parts receive food manufactured by the leaves - (ANSWER)1.
Flower
2. Seeds
3. Leaves
4. Stems
5. Roots
List the 3 primary elements for essential plant growth - (ANSWER)1. carbon
2. hydrogen
3. oxygen
List the three macronutrients essential for plant growth - (ANSWER)1. nitrogen
2. phosphorus
, 3. potassium
List the 7 micronutrients needed for optimum plant growth - (ANSWER)1. boron
2. manganese
3. copper
4. zinc
5. iron
6. molybdenum
7. chlorine
How is light intensity commonly measured - (ANSWER)Foot Candles: The amount of light
falling on one square foot one foot away from a standard candle
List three functions of water in a plant - (ANSWER)1)Ingredient of Photosynthesis
2)Solvent for nutrients
3)Gives the plant tissue rigidity
Define permanent wilting point - (ANSWER)when the water potential of the soil is so low that
water cannot be extracted by the roots
Define microclimate - (ANSWER)consistent variations in light, temp and moisture within a
small area that differs from the climate of the surrounding area
What two forces combine to hold water in the soil? - (ANSWER)adhesion-clings to a different
substance.
cohesion-clings to itself
List three ways heat travels - (ANSWER)1. Conduction
WITH 100% RATED CORRECT 600+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+ |2025 LATEST VERSION | 100%
VERIFIED
What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - (ANSWER)variety - naturally
occurring subgroup within species.
cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when propogated.
Who is Linnaeus? What system of naming plants did he create? - (ANSWER)-developed
binomial nomenclature.
-Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name.
Why is it important to know common and scientific names of plants? - (ANSWER)-customer
protection, legal requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros
What are some origins of botanical names? - (ANSWER)1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
What are some typical groupings for plants when they are classified by growth characteristics? -
(ANSWER)1. 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
List the functions of a root system - (ANSWER)anchorage, absorption, conduction, storage
What are 2 kinds of root systems - (ANSWER)Taproots and fibrous roots
List the functions of the stem of the plant - (ANSWER)support, conduction, storage
Define xylem and phloem - (ANSWER)xylem-water and minerals move from roots to leaves.
phloem-food from leaves moves to the plant
What is the difference between monocots and dicots? - (ANSWER)Number of cotyledons
mono- 1
dicots-2
What are nodes and internodes - (ANSWER)nodes- areas on stems where leaves emerge.
internodes-space between nodes
List the types of specialized stems and roots commonly found in plants - (ANSWER)bulbs,
corms, rhizomes, tubers, tuberous roots
What are the 2 main functions of leaves - (ANSWER)photosynthesis and transpiration
Transpiration- evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant
,Define angiosperms and gymnosperms - (ANSWER)Angiosperms- plants that bloom and
develop fruit which encloses the seed
Gymnosperms- plants that have no true flowers or fruit, but make seeds in cones
List the parts of a complete flower - (ANSWER)-Stamen(Anther & Filament)
-Pistil(Stilma; Style; Ovary)
-Petal
-Sepal
-Locule
-Ovule
-Placenta
-Receptacle
-Peduncle
List the priority in which plant parts receive food manufactured by the leaves - (ANSWER)1.
Flower
2. Seeds
3. Leaves
4. Stems
5. Roots
List the 3 primary elements for essential plant growth - (ANSWER)1. carbon
2. hydrogen
3. oxygen
List the three macronutrients essential for plant growth - (ANSWER)1. nitrogen
2. phosphorus
, 3. potassium
List the 7 micronutrients needed for optimum plant growth - (ANSWER)1. boron
2. manganese
3. copper
4. zinc
5. iron
6. molybdenum
7. chlorine
How is light intensity commonly measured - (ANSWER)Foot Candles: The amount of light
falling on one square foot one foot away from a standard candle
List three functions of water in a plant - (ANSWER)1)Ingredient of Photosynthesis
2)Solvent for nutrients
3)Gives the plant tissue rigidity
Define permanent wilting point - (ANSWER)when the water potential of the soil is so low that
water cannot be extracted by the roots
Define microclimate - (ANSWER)consistent variations in light, temp and moisture within a
small area that differs from the climate of the surrounding area
What two forces combine to hold water in the soil? - (ANSWER)adhesion-clings to a different
substance.
cohesion-clings to itself
List three ways heat travels - (ANSWER)1. Conduction
