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What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - ANSWERCultivar- A plant or grouping of plants selected for desirable characteristics that can be maintained by propagation What are some origins of botanical names? - ANSWERCountry of origin, Names of Explorers, and Descriptive Latin Terms What are some typical groupings for plants when they are classified by growth characteristics? - ANSWERLife Span, Leaf Retention, Growth Habits, Light, Size List the functions of a root system. - ...

Linneaus - ANSWERdeveloped binomial nomenclature binomial nomenclature - ANSWERClassification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name difference between variety and cultivar - ANSWERvariety - naturally occurring subgroup within species cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when propogated importance of proper naming of plants - ANSWERcustomer protection, legal requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros orig...

Louisiana Horticulture Test Study Guide Questions Exam Questions with Verified Answers WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS!!! What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - ANSW..Cultivar- A plant or grouping of plants selected for desirable characteristics that can be maintained by propagation

4 major plant parts include - ANSWERroots stems leaves reproductive parts 4 functions of the root system include - ANSWERabsorption anchorage conduction storage 2 kind of root systems found in plants are - ANSWERfibrous root systems and taproot systems Fibrous root system - ANSWERroot system that consists of numerous multi-branched roots that are slender; no one root is more prominent than the other. Tap root system (more difficult to transplant) - ANSWERroot system that cons...

What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - ANSWERCultivar- A plant or grouping of plants selected for desirable characteristics that can be maintained by propagation What are some origins of botanical names? - ANSWERCountry of origin, Names of Explorers, and Descriptive Latin Terms What are some typical groupings for plants when they are classified by growth characteristics? - ANSWERLife Span, Leaf Retention, Growth Habits, Light, Size List the functions of a root system. ...

What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - ACCURATE ANSWERS Cultivar- A plant or grouping of plants selected for desirable characteristics that can be maintained by propagation Variety- A naturally occurring subgroup of a species which has some distinguishing characters Who is Linnaeus? What system of naming plants did he create? - ACCURATE ANSWERS Linnaeus is a Swedish Botanist who developed the Binomial System of Nomenclature(Genus + Species) Why is it important to know ...

Louisiana Horticulture Exam study guide 2024 4 major plant parts include roots stems leaves reproductive parts 4 functions of the root system include absorption anchorage conduction storage 2 kind of root systems found in plants are fibrous root systems and taproot systems Fibrous root system root system that consists of numerous multi-branched roots that are slender; no one root is more prominent than the other. Tap root system (more difficult to transplant) root system that ...

List the three macronutrients essential for plant growth - 1. nitrogen 2. phosphorus 3. potassium List the 7 micronutrients needed for optimum plant growth - 1. boron 2. manganese 3. copper 4. zinc 5. iron 6. molybdenum 7. chlorine

What are the two main functions of leaves? - Photosynthesis and Transpiration Define angiosperms and gymnosperms. - Angiosperms- plants that bloom and develop fruit which encloses the seed Gymnosperms- plants that have no true flowers or fruit, but make seeds in cones List the parts of a complete flower. - Stamen(Anther & Filament) Pistil(Stilma; Style; Ovary) Petal Sepal Locule Ovule Placenta Receptacle Peduncle

temperature that woody ornamentals can be damaged because their rootballs aren't insulated - 18-24 degrees planting procedure - 1. dig planting hole 2x size of rootball 2. set plant no deeper than in pot 3. on b&b remove 1/3 of wire and burlap 4. on container stock, loosen rootball 5. backfill with soil removed 6. water while filling in 7. make saucer around trunk 8. install 3" of mulch extending 2-3' beyond canopy 9. fertilize ornamental tree fertilization rate - 3-6 lbs N p...