| Question | Answer |
| The proper spacing of apple trees will
vary with the variety.
vary with the soil variety.
vary with the water holding capacity of the soil.
all of the above | Vary with variety |
| About 30-40 healthy leaves are needed to supply enough sugar to produce
1 apple.
5 apples.
2 apples.
10 apples. | 1 apple |
| Most commercial apple orchards should be replaced at least once by the time they are
____ years of age.
60
40
50
20 | 40 |
| What is the first prerequisite of a site for an apple orchard?
The fertility of the soil
The availability of water
The cost of the land
The elevation, so that cold air may settle below the orchard during the cold nights of
spring | The elevation, so that cold air may settle below the orchard during the cold nights of
spring |
| The best branch angle for strong limbs in apple trees
is 45 degrees.
is 20 degrees.
is 30 degrees.
is 15 degrees. | 45 degrees |
| When bare-root apple trees are being handled in the winter the exposed roots may be
killed by temperatures
of 30 to 34 degrees F.
of 24 to 28 degrees F.
of 34 to 38 degrees F.
of 20 to 24 degrees F. | of 20 to 24 degrees F. |
| When pruning, a heading cut
encourages fruiting.
reduces growth of branches.
promotes the growth of lateral buds.
loosens the branches. | promotes the growth of lateral buds. |
| During the period of training of an apple tree, careful attention must be paid to
the spread of lateral branches into the horizontal position
early selection of framework branches.
the use of proper pruning cuts to adjust tree growth.
all of the above | All the above |
| The central leader type training of any tree is one
inwhich the center trunk is removed
in which the center trunk is maintained
in which most of the fruit is borne on the inner part of the tree
in which the lateral branches spread to a 90 degree angle | in which the center trunk is maintained. |
| Pears
require a longer chilling period than apples.
are often susceptible to fire blight.
are restricted in production to the western states.
all of the above | All the above |
| _______ is known as a Pome fruit.
Pineapple
Apple
Lemon
Peach | Apple |
| Apples are grown in northern New Mexico because
they are prone to scab.
they require moisture during the winter months.
they need a warm summer before flowering.
they need a cold period before flowering. | they need a cold period before flowering. |
| The clonal stocks of apples should be budded ______ above ground.
8-12 inches
6-8 inches
3-6 inches
1-2 inches | 8 - 12 |
| ______ of the life of apple trees is required to bring them into full production.
One- half
One-third
One-fourth
One eighth | One-Third |
| Spur type apple trees are usually _____ smaller in height and width than standard
trees.
25 %
15 %
40 %
50 % | 40% |
| Dwarf apple trees are ______ feet tall.
4-5
6-8
10-12
less than 2 | 6-8 |
| Apple quality is largely determined by how _____ the fruit is when harvested.
red
mature
green
free from worms | Mature |
| When using a liquid fertilizer it is applied directly
to the soil.
to the foliage.
to the roots.
none of the above | The foliage |
| Characteristics of a good germination media is one that is sterilized and
high in nutrient content.
low in perlite content.
low in nutrient content.
none of the above | Low in nutrient content |
| Active absorption is when water moves into the plant
by outside pressure.
by the process of transpiration.
by internal pressure.
both B and C | both B and C |
| The photosynthesis process is increased if the leaves
develop a purple color.
develop a dark green color.
develop a light green color.
develop a red color. | Develop a dark green color |
| Transpiration is increased during the day because
the stomates are open in the light.
the temperature is warmer.
water is more available.
both A and B | Both A and B |
| _______ determines the fertility of the soil.
A soil test
The soil texture
A foliar test
The soil structure | A soil test |
| _______ make better use of hot bed, greenhouse, or coldframe space.
Six inch pots
Flats
Three inch pots
Ten inch pots | Flats |
| Transpiration is _____ as air movement around a leaf increases.
increased
not effected
decreased
stopped | Increased |
| _______ acid causes leaf drop in deciduous trees.
Abscorbic
Abscisic
Hydrochloric
Nitric | Abscisic |
| Terminal buds are located on the _______ of plants.
sides
tops
bottoms
none of the above | Tops |
| Which of the following elements is used to increase the flowering of a plant?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Iron
Potassium | Phosphorous |
| The objective of composting is to convert waste material into a type of ______ fertilizer.
organic
nitrogen
synthetic
iron | organic |
| If the soil is too acidic, it may be necessary to add ground
limestone.
iron.
sulfur.
potassium. | Limestone |
| Plants tend to grow toward light sources, this is known as
photosynthesis.
transpiration.
phototropism.
the light cycle. | phototropism |
| A tuber is an example of a
root.
modified leaf.
modified stem.
none of the above | modified stem |
| The xylem tissue in the interior of a plant
is responsible for growth in diameter.
transports manufactured foods (sugars) downward.
transports water and minerals upward from the root.
is the center of photosynthesis | transports water and minerals upward from the root |
| The function of the seed coat is
to keep the seed from drying out.
to contain the food supply for the new plant.
to protect the embryo from injury.
all of the above | all of the above |
| Little-leaf is an abnormal condition caused by a ______ deficiency.
iron
zinc
boron
calcium | zinc |
| Chlorosis is an abnormal condition that may be caused by a __________ deficiency.
phosphorous
potash
calcium
iron | iron |
| Pollen is produced in a structure called
an ovary.
a filament.
a style.
an anther. | an anther |
| Plant roots tend to grow toward gravity, this is known as
positive geotropism.
negative geotropism.
negative phototropism.
positive phototropism. | positive geotropism |
| Which of the following statements is not true?
Nitrogen increases protein in a plant.
Phosphorous aids in flower formation.
Potassium gives hardiness to a plant.
Nitrogen causes a plant to yellow. | Nitrogen causes a plant yellow |
| Ethylene gas causes fruit to
ripen early.
change colors.
remain immature.
both A and B | both A and B |
| The material that will decompose quickest in a compost pile is
dry leaves.
grass clippings.
sawdust.
shredded bark. | grass clippings |
| Which is an inorganic mulch?
peat
straw
gravel
compost | gravel |
| Indoleacetic acid is
a contact pesticide.
a selective herbicide.
a natural occurring hormone.
a stomach poison. | a natural occurring hormone |
| A major advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that it
is safer.
is faster.
introduces new genetic variation.
does not need water. | introduces a new generic variety |
| A complex cellular tissue that transports manufactured compounds is
xylem.
phloem.
cambium.
chlorophyll. | phloem |
| What three major elements are found in most commercial fertilizers?
-N, Fe, K
-N, H, P
-N, P, K
-N, P, Ca | N P K |
| The portion of the pistil in which the ovules are produced and develop is the
ovary.
stigma.
sepal.
style. | ovary |
| A ripened ovule is called the
stamen.
stigma.
sepal.
seed. | seed |
| Which of the following terms is not associated with grafting?
stock
terminal bud
cambium
scion | terminal bud |
| In order for a graft to be successful it is essential that the
grafts are made only in winter.
twigs are the same length.
stock and scion are the same size.
plants are botanically related. | plants are botanically related |
| The plant that is to receive a graft is called the
graftor.
stock.
graftee.
scion. | stock |
| The principle tissue of a plant that makes grafting possible is
phloem.
xylem.
cambium.
inner bark. | cambium |
| Cut worms attack young plants
at the soil level.
at the growing tip.
on the underside of leaves.
on the top of the leaves. | at soil level |
| Long-day crops
require 12 hours or more of light per day.
require 12 hours or less of light per day.
will grow regardless of the light period.
none of the above | require 12 hours or more of light per day |
| Which of the fertilizer analysis below is higher than the others in phosphorous?
5-10-5
5-5-10
10-5-5
16-8-9 | 5-10-5 |
| The best method for getting a plant ready to plant outdoors is to
water it heavily.
put it in a hot bed.
harden it off.
increase temperature. | harden it off |
| The function of the stomates is to
take in CO2 and give off excess water vapor and oxygen.
give of CO2 and prevent loss of water.
both A and B
none of the above | both A and B |
| The place on the stem where leaves and buds are attached is the
bud scar.
lenticle.
node.
internode. | node |
| A plant's root system is responsible for all the following except
photosynthesis.
absorption of water.
anchorage.
absorption of minerals. | photosynthesis |
| A characteristic of taproots is they
spread over a large area.
are very shallow.
reach deep into the soil.
occur only in monocots. | reach deep into the soil |
| A typical seed contains all of the following except
a seed coat.
a cotyledon.
a sori.
an embryo. | a sori |
| If the petals of a particular plant occur in multiples of five. the plant is probably a
monocot.
conifer.
dicot.
cycad. | a dicot |
| As a general rule, seedlings should be transplanted from a flat when
the cotyledons emerge.
the second set of 'true leaves' have formed.
the first set of 'true leaves' have formed.
the radicle emerges. | the first set of true have formed |
| Which of the following materials is not likely to cause temporary nitrogen tie-up?
fresh saw dust.
fresh straw.
fresh wood chips.
peat moss. | peat moss |
| To control damping off one must
stratify the seed.
control environmental conditions.
treat seed with gibberellic acid.
all of the above | control environmental conditions |
| Preconditioning of seeds may involve
stratification.
soaking in water.
scarification.
any of the above | any of the above |
| a 'green manure' is
a mixture of soil and decayed plant material.
fresh animal wastes.
composed manure.
a cover crop grown to plow under and add organic matter. | a cover crop grown to plow under and add organic matter. |
| The amount of water held against the force of gravity, which is available for plant
growth is
capillary water.
gravitational water.
hydroscopic water.
subsoil water. | capillary water. |
| Mulches may be used to
insulate the soil.
control weeds.
conserve moisture.
all of the above | all of the above |
| When planting bare root fruit trees, the bud union must be
not a consideration.
2 inches above the ground.
level with the ground.
2 inches below the ground. | 2 inches above the ground |
| If a plant's flower is very colorful and produces nectar, it is probably pollinated by
water.
self-pollination.
wind.
insects. | insects |
| The green pigment in plants is named
chlorophyll.
xanthophyll.
chloroplast.
chromophyll. | chlorophyll |
| In "Sunset Western Garden Book" the western United States has ______ climate
zones.
four
sixteen
eight
twenty-four | twenty - four |
| Some plants lack petals and sepals on their flowers. They are referred to as
incomplete flowers.
mutated flowers.
complete flowers.
conspicuous flowers. | incomplete flowers |
| A ________ zone is an area in which a common set of temperature ranges, humidity
patterns, and other geographic and seasonal characteristics allow certain plants to
succeed and cause others to fail to grow.
temperature
geographic
climate
seasonal | climate |
| The three particles of soil are
-gravel, sand, and clay.
-sand, clay, and silt.
-gravel, sand, and silt.
-sand, silt, and gravel. | sand, clay, and silt |
| No matter how much or how little pruning one does on an established plant, the
objective is to _____ the plant's growth.
increase
modify
decrease
none of the above | modify |
| The smallest mineral component in soil is
clay.
sand.
gravel.
silt. | clay |
| The female parts of a flower are
-stamen, style and ovary.
-stigma, style and ovary.
-anther, style and ovary.
-pistil, style and ovary. | stigma, style and ovary |
| The viability of a group of seeds is measured by
germination percent.
leaves produced.
fruit produced.
roots produced. | germination percent |
| A time during which no growth occurs because of unfavorable conditions is known as
transpiration.
dormancy.
photosynthesis.
phototropism. | dormancy |
| Albuquerque is in Western Garden Zone number ________.
375
10 | 10 |
| The coddling moth most often attacks
grapes.
apples.
peaches.
cherries. | apples |
| The science and practice of growing and harvesting tree fruits, small fruits, and tree
nuts is
viniculture.
olericulture.
floriculture.
pomology. | pomology |
| The science and practice of growing vegetable crops is
viniculture.
floriculture.
olericulture.
pomology. | olericulture |
| The first part of the plant to emerge from the seed is
plumule.
radicle.
leaf.
endosperm. | radicle |
| Soil sterilization requires heating the soil at
120 degrees F. for two hours.
180 degrees F. for half an hour.
160 degrees F. for two hours.
none of the above | 180 degrees F. for half an hour |
| The label in a flat of seeds should include
name of plant.
the date seeded.
variety of plant.
all of the above | all of the above |
| The USDA plant hardiness zone map is divided into ___ zones.
10
46
12 | 10 |
| Las Cruces is in USDA plant hardiness zone
10.
6.
7.
4. | 6 |
| Tomatoes need at least _____ hours of direct sunlight.
84
12
6 | 6 |
| Soybeans need inoculation with
fungicide.
nematodes.
antibiotics.
nitrogen-fixing bacteria. | nitrogen-fixing bacteria. |
| Asparagus is mainly harvested
when the tops mature.
in the late summer.
in the spring.
in the fall. | in the spring |
| A potato is an example of a
stolon.
rhizome.
tuber.
root. | tuber |
| The globe artichoke is a member of what family?
gourd
morning glory
thistle
maize | thistle |
| How much rain does the average garden plant require per week?
1 foot
3/4 inch
1 1/2 inch
1 inch | 1 inch |
| Mulching of strawberry plantings with straw of other material is used in western regions
of the United States to
-prevent winter freezing and thawing and to control weeds.
-keep fruit clean and control fungus disease.
control insects and field mice. | prevent winter freezing and thawing and to control weeds. |
| Strawberries grow best in a loamy soil that is high in
sand content.
organic matter.
phosphorous.
calcium. | organic matter |
| In the renewal process, the tops are mowed off all plants in the strawberry planting and
the plants are
fertilized.
sprayed for diseases.
thinned out.
mulched. | thinned out |
| In the hill system of planting strawberries, runners are
hand placed to widen the rows.
allowed to grow in limited numbers.
allowed to grow freely.
not allowed to root and grow. | not allowed to root and grow |
| Weeds growing in strawberry beds can best be controlled by
spraying with Roundup.
crop rotation.
planting hardy varieties.
cultivation. | cultivation |
| Strawberries prefer soil that is
-fertile and highly acidic.
-fertile and slightly acidic.
-fertile and slightly alkaline.
-fertile with a high pH. | fertile and slightly acidic. |
