what is the difference between agri & agri science Flashcards
what is the difference between agriculture and agriculture science
agriculture has to do with the general cultivation of crops and raring of animals while agricultural science is an applied science that in cooperates technology
what is aeroponics
aeroponics is the process of growing plants in the air rather than in soil
advantages of aeroponics
plants grow faster because roots are exposed to oxygen
plats will get all the nutrients they need
disadvantages of aeroponics
specialist knowledge is needed to achieve the correct mix of nutrients
equipment’s are expensive
what is hydroponics
plants grown in water. the water is full of nutrients which are taken up by the roots
advantages of hydroponics
soil isnt needed
crops will grow faster
produces higher food quality
disadvantages of hydroponics
water bill would increase
high level maintenance
water source might be low at times
what is a grow box
a grow box is used to grow plants in a self contained environment. the boxes also have a hydroponics system. in the Caribbean bambo,woods, etc are used to grow crops in mediums such as topsoil or pen manure
define the term trough culture
trough culture is the cultivation of crops on a small scale using containers or structures that have space
why does trade liberalization affect farmers
local farmers face more foreign competitions
best definition for marketing
activities that together move goods and services from the producer to the users
which pollination requires plants to have brightly colored leaves
insect pollination
what type of roots are found in monocotyledonous plants
fibrous roots
what is tropism
the response of plants to an external stimulus
what is the name given to plants that do not respond to day length
day neutral
