Plant and Soil Science

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  1. 3. Exchange Capacity (CEC) – A soil’s ability to hold and exchange positively charged nutrients.
  2. 5. – The process by which soil is worn away by wind or water.
  3. 6. – The smallest soil particle, which holds water well but drains poorly.
  4. 8. – A group of soil particles bound together, improving soil structure and aeration.
  5. 10. – Essential nutrients plants require in small amounts, such as iron and zinc.
  6. 11. – A soil type that contains a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
  7. 13. – The process of reproducing plants by seeds, cuttings, grafting, or other methods.
  8. 14. – Essential nutrients plants require in large amounts, such as nitrogen and phosphorus.
  9. 15. – A plant that lives for more than two years, blooming seasonally.
  10. 19. – The green pigment in plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis.
  11. 23. – The process of water entering the soil from the surface.
  12. 25. – Decomposed organic matter used to improve soil fertility.
  13. 27. Horizon – A distinct layer of soil with unique properties.
  14. 30. – The loss of water vapor from plant leaves through stomata.
  15. 32. – Tiny living organisms in soil that help break down organic matter.
  16. 33. – The physical condition of soil in relation to plant growth.
  17. 35. – The practice of cutting off plant parts to encourage healthy growth and shape.
  18. 37. – A technique where tissues of plants are joined to continue growth together.
  19. 38. – The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.
Down
  1. 1. – The movement of water through soil layers.
  2. 2. – The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma, enabling fertilization.
  3. 4. – A plant’s release of chemicals that affect the growth of surrounding plants.
  4. 7. – The vascular tissue that transports nutrients and sugars through a plant.
  5. 9. – A period when a plant’s growth slows or stops due to environmental conditions.
  6. 12. Material – The underlying geological material from which soil develops.
  7. 13. – The process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
  8. 16. – A soil particle size between sand and clay, known for retaining water.
  9. 17. – The buildup of salts in soil, which can negatively impact plant growth.
  10. 18. – A plant propagation method using a piece of stem, leaf, or root to grow a new plant.
  11. 20. – The organic component of soil formed by decomposing plant and animal matter.
  12. 21. – The largest soil particle, which provides good drainage but retains little moisture.
  13. 22. – A plant’s ability to survive adverse environmental conditions.
  14. 24. – A plant that completes its life cycle in two years.
  15. 26. – A type of flowering plant with one seed leaf (cotyledon).
  16. 28. – Small openings on leaves that allow gas exchange.
  17. 29. – A type of flowering plant with two seed leaves (cotyledons).
  18. 31. – The removal of dissolved nutrients from soil by water movement.
  19. 34. – Applying a layer of material on soil to conserve moisture and improve fertility.
  20. 35. – A measure of how acidic or basic soil is, affecting plant growth.
  21. 36. – The vascular tissue that transports water from roots to leaves.