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HORT 2000

HORT 2000 Midterm Study Guide

1)Sepals are a specialized leaf structure that protect the fruit once ripened.

2. The peach (Prunus persica) is originally from
3. The primary function of the leaf is:
4. In a greenhouse, we manipulate the content of CO2 of the air to manage
5. There are many misconceptions about the native origin of food crops.
6. For commercial fruit production, some species require a pollenizer.
7. Why are plant breeders particularly interested in the origin of the crop?
8. What is the average amount of sunlight required for “full sun” of a plant?
9. Nutrients enter the plant and move up through the phloem.
10. The word “sink” refers to locations where glucose and sucrose are delivered. Potential sinks are:
11. Some vegetables can be considered fruits.
12. A hesperidium is a type of drupe.
13. Correct way to display botanical name for white oak?
14. One of main contributions of Gregor Mendel was: