Land Preparation and Planting Practices

Question 1

TILLAGE

Answer 1

1. mechanical manipulation of soil

Question 2

PURPOSE OF LAND PREPARATION

Answer 2

1. develop soil structure
2. mix stubbles with soil
3. aid in weed control
4. conserve soil and water
5. shape field for subsequent operations

Question 3

PLANTING METHODS (ANNUAL)

Answer 3

1. transplanting
2. direct seeding (broadcasted; row-list; row-ridge)

Question 4

ADVANTAGE OF ROW PLANTING OVER BROADCASTING

Answer 4

1. uniform growth
2. reduced seedlings
3. better space utilization
4. facilitates subsequent operations

Question 5

PLANTING METHODS (PERENNIAL)

Answer 5

1. direct
2. transplanting

Question 6

FACTORS AFFECTING POPULATION DENSITY (ANNUAL)

Answer 6

1. crop species and varieties
2. soil fertility
3. season
4. method of propagation
5. degree of mechanization
6. cropping system

Question 7

FACTORS AFFECTING POPULATION DENSITY (PERENNIAL)

Answer 7

1. planting system/design

Question 8

PLANTING DESIGN FOR PD (PERENNIAL)

Answer 8

1. square
2. triangular/hexagonal
3. quincunx/diagonal
4. contour