_____ comes from the bast fibers of the flax plant.
A) Linen
B) Cotton
C) Silk
D) Rayon
Question 2One of the more common problems of poinsettias growers is root rot.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Match the following.
a. lack of this can stop bud growth and result in death of root tips
b. responsible for vegetative growth of plant and dark green color
c. entire plant may be yellow if deficient
d. cupped leaves and reduced seed production if deficient
e. important in seedling and young plant growth
f. plant lacks if it wilts easily and has dead spots on leaves
1. nitrogen
2. phosphorus
3. potassium
4. calcium
5. magnesium
6. sulfur
Question 4Identify the oil that comes from the seed of the flax plant.
A) soybean
B) corn
C) cottonseed
D) linseed
Question 5In 1947, Albert Ecke introduced poinsettias as cut flowers from conservatories and botonical gardens.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6After the oil is pressed out of soybeans, what percentage of protein is left in the ground cake?
A) 45
B) 55
C) 35
D) 75
Question 7Pinching decreases the number of bracts per plant, though the main reason it is used is to make the plants fuller.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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