Agriculture Science Study Guide

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Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

A system where crops are grown under conditions that are closely monitored and supervised.

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Aquaponics

Growing of plants in water with their roots immersed in nutrient-rich water.

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Aeroponics

Cultivating plants in an air/mist environment without the need for soil.

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Open Field Cultivation (OFC)

Growing crops directly in the soil under natural conditions.

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Pests

Organisms that damage crops, livestock, and reduce product yield and quality.

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Complete Metamorphosis

Egg -> Larva -> Pupa -> Adult

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Incomplete Metamorphosis

Egg -> Nymph -> Adult

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Weeds

Plants that grow where they are not wanted.

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Crop Rotation

Plant different crops to control specific weeds

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Selective Herbicides

Kills certain plants

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Non-Selective Herbicides

Kills all plants in contact

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Pre-emergent Herbicide

Applied before crop shoots emerge

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Post-emergent Herbicide

Applied after crop shoots emerge