Spring frost - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pear Thirps correct answers feeding causes leaves to be dwarfed, mottled yellow to green-brown, and distorted. Veins and petioles of leaves may develop blister-like scars. The crown of the host tree thins, resembling late frost damage. Damage may result in premature leaf drop in early fall. Life cycle: One generation per year Adults emerge from underground in April and begin feeding and laying eggs on foliage and flowers of host trees Adults may be present, in the Northeast, from March to Ma...

How does noble rot affect semillon? - mold punctures grape skin water germinates pores & evaporates grape dehydrates sugar in juice concentrated acidity isn't diminished What are the grape varieties grown in Bordeaux? - Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Carmenere White: Semillon, Sauvingnon Blanc, Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc What is the climate of Bordeaux? - Maritime What major bodies of water influence Bordeaux? - Atlantic Ocean Gironde Estuary (Dord...

Louisiana Landscape Horticulture A-M Questions And Revised Correct Answers Acid Soil - ANSWER : Soil with a pH of less than 7.0. Agricultural lime is used to raise the pH and correct a very acid soil condition. Acre - ANSWER : A land containing 43,560 square feet and measuring approximately 210' x 210' square Actual - ANSWER : The part of the formula of any product, containing several ingredients, which refers to a specific ingredient. For example, a 5- pound box of a general purpos...

VEN 003 Midterm Latest 2024 Graded A wine fermented grape juice enology study of winemaking viticulture the study of grape cultivation table wine 9%-14% alcohol dessert/fortified wine 14%-24% alcohol effervescence the amount of CO2 in wine; sparkling wine if more than one atmosphere taxes on wine increases with percent alcohol and effervescence dryness of wine dry = less sweet must freshly crushed grapes including juice, seeds, and skins 63% of wine is produced in... Italy, France, Spai...

WSET Level 3 Practice Test nentality - ANSWER temperature difference between the coldest and hottest month Diurnal Range - ANSWER difference between the day time and night time temperatures spring frost mitigation - ANSWER heaters placed through vineyard wind machines sprinklers vineyard design - plant on slopes or trained high water hazards - ANSWER once a sufficient canopy has grown, important to limit water to promote grape ripening rather than shoot growth. this would leave less ...

Important considerations for sparkling wine grapes - Intensity of aromas (aromatic or neutral grape, latter better for autolytic) Ability to retain acidity while ripening How the base wine responds to autolysis (Chardonnay becomes creamy, Xarello becomes toasty and smoky) Chardonnay - Early budding and ripening => good for cold climate but vulnerable to frost Coulure & millerandage Susceptible to Powdery Mildew and botrytis bunch rot, grapevine yellows Yields can be high without ...

Did Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, say he was a 1st generation farmer (his parents don't farm) OR he is a multi-generational farmer (his is the latest in a long line of farmers)? - multi-generational farmer Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said Pecans are harvested: - using automated equipment Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said Peaches are harvested: - using all manual labor Lawton Pearson said the biggest weather concern for growing Pecans is: - hurricane conditions Lawton ...

Louisiana Landscape Horticulture A-M Exam Questions And Answers Acid Soil - ANS Soil with a pH of less than 7.0. Agricultural lime is used to raise the pH and correct a very acid soil condition. Acre - ANS A land containing 43,560 square feet and measuring approximately 210' x 210' square Actual - ANS The part of the formula of any product, containing several ingredients, which refers to a specific ingredient. For example, a 5-pound box of a general purpose plant food (10...

Vegetable Gardening Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is microclimate? - the climate of a small specific place within a larger area How will a microclimate affect a garden? - The microclimate helps determine length of growing season Low-lying areas (called frost pockets) - frosts occur later in spring and earlier in fall Restricted air flow - traps cold air Avoid structures or evergreen trees on downhill side of garden What are some things when planning a garden? - Vegetable ...

Cultural Factors for Good Turf Density - Answer-High quality , weed-free sod; choose turf that adapt well to MD environmental conditions, anticipated use and management level; send soil sample to lab and correct soil PH, phosphorus and potassium issues; apply recommended nitrogen at proper time for turf type; mow at recommended height; irrigate thoroughly when needed. Why are weeds present even after good management practices? - Answer-Excessive wear of an area, extreme environmental condit...