Ch. 3: Growing Plants for Human Use Flashcards
1
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autotroph
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“self-feeder”
an organism that can synthesize its own food from inorganic compounds via a process such as photosynthesis (plants)
2
Q
heterotroph
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“other feeders”
organisms that feed off of autotrophs or other heterotrophs (humans)
3
Q
biofuel
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result from the processing of plants to produce biodiesel/ethanol for internal combustion engines; using them for food negatively affects the food supply
4
Q
ethnobotany
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5
Q
floriculture
A
the cultivation of flowers or flowering plants, especially for ornamental purposes
6
Q
urban farm
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