UNIT 1 Flashcards
used to describe the tender edible shoot, leaves, fruits and root of plants and spices that are consumed whole or in part, raw or cooked as a supplement to starchy foods and meat.
Vegetable
Vegetables supply most of the nutrients that are deficient in other food materials. This includes supply of minerals such as; ________
Calcium and Iron
Vegetables prevent constipation and promote digestion as a result of fibres/roughages
- Okra
- Cucumber
- Amaranthus
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
Vegetables are rich sources of these vitamins
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
These vegetables are rich sources of carbohydrate
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Sweet Corn
These vegetables are cheap sources of protein.
- Green Beans
- Peas
They are a large and diverse commodity in the Philippines.
Vegetables
Vegetables are found throughout the country, but __ are only grown commercially.
48
It is classified according to morphological criteria such as plant parts use or growth habit.
Philippine Vegetable
Most commonly grown vegetables in highlands.
- Cabbage
- White Potato
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Sweet pepper
- Tomato
Most commonly grown vegetables in lowlands.
- Solanaceous
- Cucurbits
- Roots
- Legumes
The most commonly grown vegetable in the Philippines
Eggplant
The most commonly grown vegetable in the Philippines were eggplant which covers _______ ha.
19,968 ha
These crops represents the majority of
vegetable in the market.
Lowland Crops
Vegetable productions in these areas are relatively consistent
throughout the year.
Highlands
Average Crop Yield of Eggplant
12.26 tons per hectare
This government agency is involved in vegetable research and seed production.
Bureau of Plant Industry
This is cultivated intensively in commercial farms and garden.
Philippine Vegetable Industy
About ___% losses on eggplant and tomato,
5-50%
post-harvest losses of bulb crops like onion and garlic during
storage reaches up to
12-38%
Country’s exports depends on only few crops (fresh or chilled) ____% are from _______
48% are from Asparagus
The Total Land Area of the Philippines
300,000 sqkm
The Philippine archipelago has a coastline of about
14,480 miles
How many types of climate are there based on the Modified Corona System?
4 types
Two pronounced seasons, dry from November to April; wet during the rest of the year.
Type I
No dry season with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to January
Type II
No very pronounced maximum rain period. Only a short dry season lasting from one to three months
Type III
Rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. There is no dry season and no very pronounced rainy.
Type IV
The annual humidity in the Philippines.
74% - 85%
The most affected areas by tropical cyclones are those located at the _________ part of the country.
Northern Part
Philippines are usually affected by this typhoon at the average of __ annually.
21 Tropical Cyclones
Types of Problems encountered in Vegetable Production
- Biological
- Agronomic
- Climatic
- Economic
- Sociological
- Environmental
Biological Problems
a. Perishable nature of vegetables.
b. Pests and diseases problems.
c. The fertility and acidity of soil.
Agronomic Problems
a. Need for seed treatment
b. Seed viability maintenance
c. Lack of technology for large scale production.
d. Use of herbicides and pesticides.
Climatic Problems
a. Inappropriate temperature.
b. High relative humidity.
c. Inadequate/Excessive rainfall and distribution.
Economic Problems
a. Marketing and distribution.
b. Unavailability of finance.
c. Unfavorable Government policies.
Sociological Problems
a. Lack of Extension services
b. Taste and preference of consumers
Environmental Problems
a. Land Tenure/ unavailability of land.
b. Lack of high- technology production packages.
c. Lack of Research and Development.
