biotech vocab quiz

Soil

the unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium that support the growth of plants

Pedology

The study of formation, chemistry and classification of soils

Edaphology

 How soil interacts with living things

CLORPT

5 major factors play a role in the formation of soil. Climate, Organism, Relief, Parent material, Time

Horizons

O-Organic, A-Mineral, E-Mineral Zone of loss, B-Zone of clay accumulation, C- Parent Material, R-Bedrock

Soil Degredation

Soil degradation is a human induced or natural process which impairs the capacity of soil to function.

Crop Rotation

Planting a different crop on the same piece of land each growing season.

Alley croping

Planting of crops between rows of trees

Forest Farming

Growing crops under the canopy shade that provides an ideal environment for the crops to grow

Silvopasture

Combining trees and forage for livestock on one piece of land

Aquaponics

Solutions to soil degradation

Hydroponics

a method of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution instead

Bioremediation

the process of using organisms to neutralize or remove contamination from waste.

In-situ

The waste is treated at the point of origin.

Ex-situ

The waste is removed and treated at an off site facility

Phytoremediation

The use of plants to draw contaminants out of the atmosphere or soil.

Bioventing

Is the process of blowing air through soil to increase oxygen rates in waste.

Bioleeching

Is the removal of metals from soils using living organisms.

Landfarming

Turning contaminated soil for aeration and sifting to remove contaminants.

Bioreactor

It is a vessel or a chamber that holds microorganisms that are used to break down contaminants in a controlled environment.

Drilling

the process of sowing seeds by planting them directly into the soil using a seed drill, creating a small groove or furrow, and covering the seeds with soil.

Cultivating

the preparation and tending of land for growing crops

Tram Lines

designated pathways within a field where all machinery traffic is confined.