Plant Biology & Growth Crossword

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  1. 2. Carbon dioxide combines with energy and water in chloroplasts to make __________
  2. 3. Nitrate is not present in sufficient quantities for crops, therefore __________ or manure need to be applied
  3. 4. Soil __________ is the measurement of the alkalinity or acidity of soil and is measured on a scale of 0-14
  4. 7. __________ nutrients are found in air and water, provided by nature
  5. 10. Sugar is stored as __________, then built into plant tissue
  6. 12. __________ in the stem cause the plant to move towards light because they will move to the dark side of the plant and create cell elongation
  7. 14. Finish the equation: Glucose + __________ = Carbon Dioxide + Water
  8. 15. Photosynthesis occurs in the __________
  9. 16. A process in plants which converts light energy to chemical energy
  10. 18. The response of the plant to a particular chemical
  11. 19. The response of the plant to grow towards or away from the force of gravity
  12. 20. __________ are found in the soil and are needed in large amounts by the plant
  13. 22. Nitrate exists in soils and is released from plant residues and organic matter during __________
  14. 23. This is the growing of plants in liquid nutrient solution with or without use of artificial media
  15. 24. Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality
Down
  1. 1. This is the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy
  2. 5. The response of the plant to moisture
  3. 6. Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________
  4. 8. The response of the plant to touch
  5. 9. This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants
  6. 10. __________ agriculture is known as conventional farming, modern agriculture, and industrial farming and is the practice of increasing agricultural output while enhancing environmental quality and natural resources
  7. 11. Finish the equation: __________ + Water = Glucose + Oxygen
  8. 13. These are required for plant growth: adequate water and __________, sufficient light, correct atmospheric factors, soil or media, and correct temperature
  9. 17. __________ are also known as minor elements or trace elements and they are essential in small quantities
  10. 21. The response of the plant to light