Lecture 11 Practice

Select all true statements about horticulture.

• It often happens on a smaller scale than agricultural operations.

• There are no commercial horticultural operations.

• It only focuses on the production of ornamental plants.

• It is a branch of agriculture that involves garden crops (fruits and vegetables) and ornamental plants.

• It's a multi-billion dollar industry.

True or False: Arborists require no special skills or training.

• True

• False

Select all true statements about viticulture.

• It does not generate a significant amount of revenue.

• California has multiple regions where viticulture is a large portion of the local economy.

• Viticulture is the production of all vining crops.

• Viticulture is the production of grapes.

• Most viticulture in California takes place in the southeast portion of the state.

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What are the three major groups of ornamental plants?

• Nursery plants

• Foliage plants

• Florist Crops

• House plants

• Aquatic plants

_____ are the type of nursery plants that are the main providers of shade, can be used for privacy, have relatively sparse branches, and may be evergreen or deciduous.

Select all statements which are true for annuals.

• They live for at least two years.

• They complete their life cycle in one growing season.

• They cannot survive at least one season in a given area.

• Usually become very woody.

• They are usually herbaceous.

_____________ are a type of nursery plant that are short and are used to cover small or large areas of soil.

Select all true statements about turf/lawns.

• Lawns like those we have today became popular among the wealthy in Europe during the Renaissance.

• In hot and dry environments they require significant irrigation

• They are an important habitat source for many kinds of wildlife

• Can be considered "biological deserts"

• They help reduce the amount of water needed per household

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_____ are the most popular cut flower.

"Blue" roses have been engineered using the technique of ______________