Agronomic Crossword #002

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Across
  1. 7. also called the Root Protection Zone; area to avoid severing tree roots; radius of 6-12” for every DBH
  2. 10. function of a flower or seed
  3. 11. PPE that should be worn on eyes with mixing pesticides
  4. 12. plant nutrient with the chemical symbol CA
  5. 14. plant nutrient that can be applied to turf for a quick green up
Down
  1. 1. a primary function of tree roots to provide stability
  2. 2. fertilizer with equal amounts NPK
  3. 3. zone to determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location; standard map provided by USDA
  4. 4. dominant form of weed control utilized in the NCA
  5. 5. decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer
  6. 6. mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn
  7. 8. a primary function of tree roots to obtain nutrients
  8. 9. the area directly located under the outer circumference of the tree branches
  9. 13. material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil
  10. 15. area on a stem where buds are located and site of cellular activity and growth