Plant Science

1. The term used for Reproduction in plant science
3. A flowering plant with one cotyledon, parallel veins and a fibrous root system like corn
4. The part of a plant which transports nutrients from the roots out to the leaves
6. The growing of plants in water or nutrient solution
7. The sprouting of the seed
9. The propagation of plants and trees by fusing branches together from 1 tree to another
11. This part is the primary location of food production in the plant
13. The female structure of a flower
15. The cutting away of dead or overgrown branches or stems to increase fruitfulness and growth
18. A brownish moisture holding soil amendment that comes from a heat treated rock called mica
19. The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, and classification
20. The science of soil management and crop production.
22. The site of sexual propagation where the fruits and seeds are formed
23. The living and naturally occurring top layer of the earth's surface that provides food, water, air, and support for plant life
24. A category of plant benefits which includes oxygen, food they provide
25. The male structure of a flower

2. A material added to soil to improve its physical or chemical properties to support plant growth
5. A category of plant benefits which includes feelings of calmness, and hobbies they provide
8. The release of water vapor from the leaves of a plant much like sweating
10. 16 of these are essential for proper plant growth
12. The transfer of pollen from the male structure of the flower to the female structure
14. A category of plant benefits which includes money, jobs, & tax revenue they provide
16. The part of a plant which anchors it and absorbs nutrients
17. A gray-white volcanic soil amendment used to improve aeration
21. A flowering plant with two cotyledons, a network of veins and a taproot system like soybeans