Agriculture Science Study Guide

Flashcards on Agriculture Science Study Guide

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

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

Aquaponics

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

Aeroponics

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

Open Field Cultivation (OFC)

Growing crops directly in the soil under natural conditions.

Pests

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

Complete Metamorphosis

Egg -> Larva -> Pupa -> Adult

Incomplete Metamorphosis

Egg -> Nymph -> Adult

Weeds

Plants that grow where they are not wanted.

Crop Rotation

Plant different crops to control specific weeds

Selective Herbicides

Kills certain plants

Non-Selective Herbicides

Kills all plants in contact

Pre-emergent Herbicide

Applied before crop shoots emerge

Post-emergent Herbicide

Applied after crop shoots emerge