2007 Vegetable Judging cde exam

Aphids can be controlled using Malathion Eptam Round up Methyl bromide

The single most important cultural practice in most gardens is Weed control Watering Insect control Disease control

A signal that indicates that plant production is being reduced and water should be added is The plants turn brown The plants fall over The plants wilt All of the above

The green pigment plants need to capture the sun’s energy is Chlorophyll Protoplasm Photosynthesis Lignin

The process of converting energy from solar to chemical form through the manufacture of sugar is Respiration Transpiration Guttation Photosynthesis

Yield for vegetable crops is typically measured in Pounds Tons Bushels Packs

Cooperatives provide services such as Packing Marketing Bulk purchases of supplies All of the above

Rain can make chemicals Less effective More effective Rain does not affect effectiveness Last longer

A _________ is an effective tool for weed control. Rodenticide Pesticide Insecticide Herbicide

What is the dominant factor in the control of plant height? Water Fertilizer Seed variety Planting depth

Too little fertilizer in general will result in Over production of buds Over production of foliage Leggy plants Stunted growth

Unused seed is best stored In high temperature areas In a ziplock bag In high Humidity areas In a cold, dark environment

What is the primary media used to grow plants by the Hydroponics method? Sand Perlite Water Vermiculite

The first number on a fertilizer bag stands for Phosophorus Nitrogen Potassium Weight of bag

All pesticides should be considered Potential poisons Safe as long as they are mixed properly Effective as long as they are mixed properly Both “B” and “C”

A soil pH above 7.0 is Acidic Alkaline Exclusive Inclusive

Who accredits state, private, and foreign organizations to become certifying agents for organic farmers? FEMA EPA USDA NASCAR

A common method of cooling vegetables is Room cooling Pressure cooling Icing All of the above

_______ is the current sanitizer of choice Bleach Chlorine Methyl bromide 2-4-D

Chemicals that kill only those parts of the plants which the spray touches are Translocated Foliage applied Contact Incorporated

Head lettuce applies to Romaine Butterhead Crisp head lettuce All of the above

Bulb crops does not include Dry onions Leeks Garlic Bok Choy

Soil fumigants must be diffused through the soil as a Gas Liquid Granule Pellet

An effective method of nematode control is Application of Fungicide Crop Rotation Application of Insecticide Application of Pesticide