Hort 201 exam 3 study guide

just false questions

Soils with high porosity tend to have poor drainage.

False

Parent material refers to the organic matter content in the topsoil layer.

False

A soil with equal amounts of sand, silt, and clay is classified as sandy loam.

False

Soils with high cation exchange capacity (CEC) hold fewer nutrients.

False

Phosphorus (P) is mainly responsible for regulating water balance in plants.

False

A soil test is not necessary when planning a fertilization schedule.

False

Cover crops only provide benefits when grown as cash crops.

False

GMOs take longer to develop compared to classical breeding methods.

False

Summer pruning is done to encourage vegetative growth.

False

Pruning should always be done in early spring.

False

Late harvesting generally results in firmer fruits.

False