LC1 Ag Science - Miscanthus Quiz MWa

Miscanthus belongs to which plant family

• Solanceae

• Leguminosae

• Gramineae / Poaceae

• Compositae / Asteraceae

Miscanthus is often confused with ...

• Giraffe Grass

• Elephant Grass

• Banana grass

• Tomato Grass

Miscanthus does not need to planted every year because ...

• It spreads by Rhizomes

• It spreads by runners

• It spreads by Stolons

• It spreads by buds

Usually Miscanthus need only be replanted every ...

• year

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

Miscanthus grows to an average height of ... in a growing season

• 1metre

• 2metres

• 3metres

• 4metres

Where has Miscanthus originated from?

• Africa

• Korea

• East Asia

• Eurpoe

Most of Teagasc's research on Miscanthus was conducted on it's research centre in ...

• Athenry

• Oak Park Cavan

• Johnstown castle, wexford

• Dunsaney Meath

If Rhizomes are being stored before planting, they should be kept a temperature of ...

• 10 - 15 degrees Celsius

• 3 - 5 degrees Celsius

• 5 - 10 degrees Celsius

• 20 - 30 degrees Celsius

What does 'senescence' mean in reference to plant growth

• It's an aging process where a plant starts to 'die back'

• It's a bud forming process in plants

• It means the plant producing flowers

• It means the plant is producing a leaf

Which of the following plants is considered a common weed of Miscanthus ...

• The Thistle

• Dock

• Chickweed

• Dandelion