Question 1

Alternate bearing in mangoes is due to

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental factor 
B) Physiological factors 
C) Genetic factors 
D) All of these 
A) Environmental factor 
B) Physiological factors 
C) Genetic factors 
D) All of these

Question 2

when all the parts of the design suggest a single impression it is called

Accepted Answer

A) Harmony 
B) Transition 
C) Balance 
D) Unity 
A) Harmony 
B) Transition 
C) Balance 
D) Unity

Question 3

For potting plants the pH should be_____

Accepted Answer

A) 5-6 
B) 6-7 
C) 4-5 
D) None of these 
A) 5-6 
B) 6-7 
C) 4-5 
D) None of these

Question 4

Colchicine is chemically:

Accepted Answer

A) Volatile oil 
B) Tannins 
C) Protein 
D) Alkaloid 
A) Volatile oil 
B) Tannins 
C) Protein 
D) Alkaloid

Question 5

Quinine alkaloids are present in

Accepted Answer

A) Nux vomica 
B) Cocoa leaves 
C) Belladona roots 
D) Cinchona bark 
A) Nux vomica 
B) Cocoa leaves 
C) Belladona roots 
D) Cinchona bark

Question 6

The common name for Zebrina pendula is:

Accepted Answer

A) African Lily 
B) Boston ivy 
C) Wandering Jew 
D) Grape ivy 
A) African Lily 
B) Boston ivy 
C) Wandering Jew 
D) Grape ivy

Question 7

Why is it important to evenly space the cuttings in the rooting medium?

Accepted Answer

A) To promote good air circulation. 
B) To cut down on the transmission of disease organisms. 
C) To make the best use of the propagation space. 
D) All of the above. 
A) To promote good air circulation. 
B) To cut down on the transmission of disease organisms. 
C) To make the best use of the propagation space. 
D) All of the above.

Question 8

When sticking a hard wood cutting, how many nodes should be under the rooting medium?

Accepted Answer

A) At least 1 
B) 1 to 3 
C) 2 to 4 
D) 3 to 5 
A) At least 1 
B) 1 to 3 
C) 2 to 4 
D) 3 to 5

Question 9

Why a propagator trim the leaves of large-leaved cuttings?

Accepted Answer

A) To eliminate unsightly insect damage. 
B) To conserve propagation space. 
C) To shape the leaves into topiaries. 
D) To achieve a uniform leaf size and shape. 
A) To eliminate unsightly insect damage. 
B) To conserve propagation space. 
C) To shape the leaves into topiaries. 
D) To achieve a uniform leaf size and shape.

Question 10

Which of the following flower types is not suitable for pressing?

Accepted Answer

A) Daffodil 
B) Dusty miller 
C) Pansy 
D) African violet 
A) Daffodil 
B) Dusty miller 
C) Pansy 
D) African violet

Question 11

Double delight is a variety of rose which belongs to a group of :

Accepted Answer

A) Hybrid Tea 
B) Floribunda 
C) Miniature 
D) None of these 
A) Hybrid Tea 
B) Floribunda 
C) Miniature 
D) None of these

Question 12

The bottom leaves from the cutting should be removed before "sticking" the cutting for which of the following reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) The leaves may rot 
B) The leaves may become diseased 
C) Neither A nor B 
D) Both A and B 
A) The leaves may rot 
B) The leaves may become diseased 
C) Neither A nor B 
D) Both A and B

Question 13

What is the final step of preparing cuttings?

Accepted Answer

A) Preparing the rooting media. 
B) Selecting quality cutting stock. 
C) The application of rooting hormone. 
D) Watering-in and placing the cuttings on a mist bed. 
A) Preparing the rooting media. 
B) Selecting quality cutting stock. 
C) The application of rooting hormone. 
D) Watering-in and placing the cuttings on a mist bed.

Question 14

Which of the following roses bear clustered flowers?

Accepted Answer

A) Hybrid tea 
B) Floribunda 
C) Miniature 
D) All of the above 
A) Hybrid tea 
B) Floribunda 
C) Miniature 
D) All of the above

Question 15

It is important to firm the soil around the base of the cutting due to following reasons:

Accepted Answer

A) To eliminate air pockets. 
B) To make sure the base of the cutting makes good contact with the rooting media. 
C) Neither A nor B 
D) Both A and B 
A) To eliminate air pockets. 
B) To make sure the base of the cutting makes good contact with the rooting media. 
C) Neither A nor B 
D) Both A and B

Question 16

The most important environmental factor regulating flower initiation in bulbous species is:

Accepted Answer

A) Light 
B) Temperature 
C) Moisture 
D) Ventilation 
A) Light 
B) Temperature 
C) Moisture 
D) Ventilation

Question 17

Tulip is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) Rhizome 
B) Bulb 
C) Tuber 
D) Corm 
A) Rhizome 
B) Bulb 
C) Tuber 
D) Corm

Question 18

What type of cutting does not become woody?

Accepted Answer

A) Softwood 
B) Semi-hardwood 
C) Hardwood 
D) Herbaceous 
A) Softwood 
B) Semi-hardwood 
C) Hardwood 
D) Herbaceous

Question 19

Why must a hole or furrow be made in the growing media before sticking the cutting?

Accepted Answer

A) To prevent the rooting hormone from getting knocked off the end of the cutting. 
B) To make the process of sticking the cutting easier. 
C) To establish the depth to which the cutting should be planted. 
D) To maintain good air circulation around the cutting's base. 
A) To prevent the rooting hormone from getting knocked off the end of the cutting. 
B) To make the process of sticking the cutting easier. 
C) To establish the depth to which the cutting should be planted. 
D) To maintain good air circulation around the cutting's base.

Question 20

Successful Plant Propagation involves the:

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge of technical skills 
B) Knowledge of plant biology 
C) Knowledge of plant 
D) All of these 
A) Knowledge of technical skills 
B) Knowledge of plant biology 
C) Knowledge of plant 
D) All of these

Exam 29: Propagation Techniques and Plant Care

Alternate bearing in mangoes is due to

when all the parts of the design suggest a single impression it is called

For potting plants the pH should be_____

Colchicine is chemically:

Quinine alkaloids are present in

The common name for Zebrina pendula is:

Why is it important to evenly space the cuttings in the rooting medium?

When sticking a hard wood cutting, how many nodes should be under the rooting medium?

Why a propagator trim the leaves of large-leaved cuttings?

Which of the following flower types is not suitable for pressing?

Double delight is a variety of rose which belongs to a group of :

The bottom leaves from the cutting should be removed before "sticking" the cutting for which of the following reasons.

What is the final step of preparing cuttings?

Which of the following roses bear clustered flowers?

It is important to firm the soil around the base of the cutting due to following reasons:

The most important environmental factor regulating flower initiation in bulbous species is:

Tulip is an example of

What type of cutting does not become woody?

Why must a hole or furrow be made in the growing media before sticking the cutting?

Successful Plant Propagation involves the:

Seed Germination and Vegetable Production

Plant Reproduction and Seed Production

Plant Propagation, Pollination, and Vegetable Crops

Vegetable Production: Part A

Vegetable Production: Part B

Vegetable Classification and Cultivation

Fruit and Vegetable Crops

Botanical Names, Vegetable Facts, and Growth Regulators

Flowering Plants and Fruits

Fruit Classification and Cultivation: Part A

Fruit Classification and Cultivation: Part B

Fruit Tree Rootstocks and Propagation Methods

Banana Propagation, Fruit Types, and Plant Classification

Plant Biology and Agriculture: Part A

Plant Biology and Agriculture: Part B

Sweet Orange and Plant Parts

Plant Propagation, Pollination, and Horticultural Practices

Plant Anatomy, Nutrition, and Cultivation

Planting and Pruning Techniques

Trees, Plants, and Floral Arrangements

Horticulture and Gardening

Landscape Design, Maintenance, and Plant Care

Landscaping and Plant Care

Trees, Flowers, and Landscape Design

Landscaping and Nursery Stock

Grass and Floral Arrangement Principles

Fragrant Shrubs, Flowering Plants, and Plant Care Tips

Plants and Landscaping

Horticultural: Annuals, Gardening Techniques, and Plant Physiology

Postharvest Practices and Storage Techniques for Fresh Produce

Active Ingredients in Plants and Medicinal Properties

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