Plants and Agriculture

1. – The green substance in leaves that helps plants capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
3. – The part of a plant that holds and protects the seeds.
4. – Flat, green parts of a plant that collect sunlight and air to help make food.
6. – The process plants use to make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
8. – The top layer of Earth where plants grow; it holds water and nutrients.
9. – The colorful part of a plant that helps it make seeds or fruit.
10. – A plant that is grown in large amounts for food, like corn or wheat.
11. – Substances in the soil that plants need to grow strong and healthy.
12. – A gas in the air that plants use during photosynthesis.
13. – When a seed starts to grow into a plant.
16. – The part of the plant that holds it upright and carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and flowers.

2. – To gather ripe crops from the field.
5. – Small parts of a plant that can grow into new plants.
6. – When pollen moves from one flower to another so the plant can make seeds.
7. – The science of growing plants and raising animals for food and other uses.
9. – A material added to soil to help plants grow better.
14. – The part of the plant that grows underground. Roots hold the plant in place and soak up water and nutrients from the soil.
15. – A special feature that helps a plant survive in its environment.