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Exam I - Intro to Horticulture
Dr. Goodwin's Horticulture intro from 1/14/14 to 1/16/14
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
02/11/2014

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Term
Pollen
Definition
The "sperm" from the male part of the flower. What needs to be transported by wind, insects, birds, mammals, or other ways and is taken to the stigma to fertilize the ovary.
Term
Nectar
Definition
a sugary fluid secreted by plants to give as a bargaining chip to pollinators to pollinate.
Term
Strategy Identification: Bribery
Definition
Food or nectar in exchange for pollination-gives to mammals, fruit bats,
Term
Strategy Identification: Trickery
Definition
Mimickery: Dead flesh, rotting corpse,
Term
Strategy Identification: Sexual Deception
Definition
Wasps and Beatles attempt to mate in mid air with "females' but are fooled my look a- likes and certain recognizable odors. pollinated on tops of heads and or rear ends.
Term
Strategy Identification: Imprisonment
Definition
Some hold insects overnight to ensure heavy pollen disbursements, Titan Arum-once every three years and smells like dead fish- pollinated by sweat bees.
Term
Strategy Identification: Wind
Definition
Don't need bright colors, or fragrances, b/c they are trying not to attract anyone. lots of pollen to ensure pollination and have traveled over countries and continents.
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Advantage of Cross-Pollination
Definition
Pollen from one plant placed on the stigma of a different plant. -Allows for diversity, an gain The 'good genes' getting better and better, They are more adaptable to their changing environments. - promotes co-evolution
Term
Problems that plants with common names frequently has?
Definition
Common names vary by region and language, so it can confuse people.
Term
Taxonomy
Definition
Science or technique of classification, naming or identification of an organism.
Term
Binomial (nomenclature)
Definition
system of naming organisms developed by carl Linne (carolus Linneaus) using two names: genus and species. in that order. Genus=general term. species=more specific term
Term
what domain do plants fall into?
Definition
Eukarya- under superkingdom is three domains- eukarya has -Plantae -protista -fungi -anamalia
Term
Ranks
Definition
Kingdom
Division
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Cultivar
Term
ANAGRAM: Kingdom Division Class Subclass Order Family Genus Species Cultivar
Definition
Katie Dont Cut Sluts Over Family Guess She's Caring
Term
What to do to a Latin Name on an exam.
Definition
Underline. First word genus and first letter capitalized. Second Letter Epithet and all lowercase . Third Part Author Citation - the abbreviation of the authority or of the person who first described the plant correctly.
Term
Two ways to classify plants:
Definition
1.Form: trees, shrubs , bushes, vines, forbs, grasses
2.By life Cycle
Term
Summer Annuals:
Definition
Germinates in spring, sets seed in summer, dies in fall- one growing season.
Term
Winter Annuals:
Definition
germinates in fall, produces seed following spring, then dies
Term
Biennials
Definition
two year life cycle
Year 1: rosette forms store energy
Year 2: flowers, sets seed, dies
Term
Simple Perrenials
Definition
Plants live for more than two years
Term
Is a Tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
Botanical Definition of a fruit is: If it has seeds, it is a fruit- seeds result in fertilization.
Definition
Culinary Definition: if sweet- usually considered a fruit , if not sweet- a veggie. Dictionary Definition of a vegetable- a plant part that is edible.
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