lesson 9 Flashcards
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those carried out to serve specific purposes during the
cultivation of certain crops
Specialized cultural practices
involves the removal of the apical and lateral buds of a plant at a certain stage of
development
Disbudding
This practice is done to promote thickening of the leaves of tobacco
Disbudding
removal of the male inflorescence of the corn plant
Detasseling of Corn
control borer infestation.
Detasseling of Corn
can lead to heavier kernels and higher grain yield
Detasseling of Corn
regrowth from
the stumps of the previous crop
Ratooning
may be done to reduce capital requirement
Ratooning
coating seeds with an inoculant usually nitrogen-fixing
bacteria
Seed Inoculation
covering the soil surface
Mulching
During the dry season, why is mulching done
to conserve soil moisture
During the wet season, why is mulching done
restrict the growth of weeds and prevent diseases
structures that are used to support growth of vine crops
Trellising of Vine Crops
done using shade trees that provide partial shade
Shading
may be used to
increase light intensity and duration for the normal growth of sun loving plants
Artificial light
protecting crops that are easily toppled down by strong winds
Wind Protection
strips of vegetation composed of trees, shrubs, and vines to protect croplands from destructive winds
Shelterbelts
done to protect fruits from damage due to insects, birds, diseases, and other pests
Bagging of Fruits
providing support to branches or stalks that tend to bend
Propping
fruits can be produced even off-season
Flower Induction
facilitate pest control and harvesting
Dwarfing of Coffee
made young again by cutting them back to a height of 30cm
Rejuvenation of Coffee
