Unit 1-Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
Ornamental Horticulture
A
plants grown for aesthetic uses, improvement of quality of life & our environment, as well as functional uses
2
Q
Olericulture
A
vegetable culture & production
3
Q
Pomology
A
fruit and nut culture production
4
Q
Identify when horticulture first appeared in written language.
A
17th Century
5
Q
What is wheat’s native origin?
A
The middle east.
6
Q
What is rice’s native origin?
A
Southeast Asia.
7
Q
What is corn’s native origin?
A
Mesoamerica.
8
Q
What are the top three crops grown in the world?
A
Wheat, rice and corn (maize).
9
Q
Who is the “Father of Botany”?
A
Theophrastus.
10
Q
Who is the “Father of Modern Taxonomy”?
A
Carl Linnaeus.
11
Q
Who is the author of the book “Silent Spring”
A
Rachel Carson.
12
Q
What are the three areas of horticulture?
A
Ornamental Horticulture, Olericulture, and Pomology.
