Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

The primary purpose of sustainable forestry is:

Sustainable forestry aims to manage forest resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

Which of the following is a common invasive species affecting forests?

Kudzu vine is an invasive species that can rapidly spread and outcompete native vegetation, causing ecological damage.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Horticulture

The cultivation of crops without the use of soil is known as:

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil, allowing for controlled environments and efficient resource use.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Plant pathology

The primary purpose of backcrossing in plant breeding is:

Backcrossing is a breeding method used to introduce and stabilize desirable traits in a new genetic background by repeatedly crossing a hybrid with one of its parents.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Plant pathology

The hormone responsible for promoting cell elongation and bending in response to light is:

Auxin is a plant hormone that promotes cell elongation and is responsible for phototropism, where plants bend towards light.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Soil science

The process of exposing seeds to moisture and temperature to initiate germination is known as:

Stratification involves exposing seeds to specific moisture and temperature conditions to break dormancy and initiate germination.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Soil science

The practice of growing two or more crops in proximity to enhance pest control and nutrient utilization is:

Agroforestry involves growing trees alongside crops to enhance pest control, improve nutrient utilization, and increase biodiversity.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Soil science

Which soil type has the smallest particle size?

Clay has the smallest particle size among soil types, leading to high water retention and low permeability.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Agronomy

Optimal pH range for most crops is:

Most crops thrive in a pH range of 6-7, which provides optimal nutrient availability.
lorrin mike AGRICULTURE   -   Entomology

A pest control specialist is assessing the effectiveness of a biological control method using parasitoid wasps to manage aphid populations in a greenhouse. Which ecological principle underlies this approach?

Keystone predation refers to a situation where a predator (in this case, parasitoid wasps) has a disproportionately large impact on the structure and diversity of a community relative to its abundance, controlling populations of a dominant prey species (aphids) and benefiting other species in the ecosystem.

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