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Flashcards on 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.
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