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Horticulture

Subject : industries
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1. Fine particles of soil; smaller than sand and larger than clay






2. Structure that has an embryo and a source of stored food contained within a protective coat






3. The practice of growing and suing plants for decorative purposes






4. The branch of biology that deals with the forms of organisms






5. Structure found at the top end of the pistil that contains a sticky surface on which pollen can be caught






6. Plants that are grown in manmade containers - such as clay or plastic pots or hanging baskets






7. The naming of organisms






8. Lethal dose






9. Contains all three of the primary fertilizer nutrients (nitrogen - phosphorus - and potash)






10. The chance that an accident might occur during a research project






11. Heat-treated lava rock that is light weight with low moisture and nutrient-holding capacity






12. Type of reproduction using plant parts (but not the reproductive parts)






13. A non-woody plant that dies back to the ground each year






14. Working for someone else






15. The primary growing point of the stem






16. Leaf-like structures located inside the sepals that are often colorful






17. The manufacture of food by green plants in which carbon dioxide and water are combined in the presence of light and chlorophyll to form sugar and oxygen






18. Green leaf-like structure on the exterior of a flower






19. A variety of control methods - such as cultural - mechanical - biological and chemical - used together to control pests






20. The male reproductive parts of a flower






21. Literally means "garden cultivation" - includes the cultivation - processing - and sale of fruits - nuts - vegetables - ornamental plants - and flowers






22. The water loss from plant tissues






23. A plant that lives for more than two seasons






24. Chemical reaction in which stored food energy is made available for plants and animals






25. A harvesting technique where a plant is dug without taking soil from the field






26. One who works for oneself






27. The ability of a plant to withstand cold temperatures






28. The ability of a plant to withstand hot temperatures






29. Using live plants to landscae indoor areas - also known as plantscaping






30. The science and practice of installing - maintaining - and using grasses - plants - shrubs - and trees in the landscape






31. Large trees with spreading canopies






32. A group of organisms with characteristics that distinguish them from other groups in a genus






33. The proportion of sand - silt - and clay in soil






34. Material used to control nematodes






35. A sheet containing information about the safe use of a chemical and the steps to take in case of an accident






36. Decayed remains of plants and animals






37. Heat-treated mica that is light weight with nutrient and moisture-holding capacity






38. Woody or herbaceous plant that forms a mat less than 1 foot high covering the ground






39. The branch of biology that deals with identifying and naming organisms






40. The reproductive body of a seed plant consisting of one or more seeds and usually various protective and supporting structures






41. Plants grown in normal soil in the ground






42. A chemical element required for plant growth






43. A single-stem - woody - perennial plant reaching the height of 12 feet or more






44. A harvesting technique where a plant is dug keeping a ball of soil around the root system and covering it with burlap to hold the soil and roots together






45. Any material used to provide nutrients that plants need






46. The female reproductive parts of a flower






47. Words on a pesticide label used to alert the user to the toxicity of a pesticide (danger - caution - warning - poison)






48. Woody or herbaceous plant that require some type of support






49. A state of being free of danger and injury






50. A substance used to control rodents