3.03 - Plant Science - Crossword Labs

3. Male part of the flower
7. The pH is the measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity. The pH scale ranges from 0-14
10. is the use of a part or parts of a plant for reproducing plants
11. spraying of liquid fertilizer directly onto the leaves of plants
12. Soil/media with high acidic level is made more alkaline (raising the pH) by adding lime
13. produce seed for the plant
14. the use of a very small piece of a plant (explant) to produce a large number of new genetically identical plants
17. Soil/media with high alkalinity are made more acidic (lowering the pH) by adding sulfur
18. mineral-type mica used for starting plant seeds and cuttings and in media mixes
21. method of dividing or separating the main part of a plant into smaller parts.
22. placing fertilizer in bands about 8” from the row of growing plants
23. consists of partial decomposed mosses in waterlogged areas called bogs
25. attract insects to aid in pollination
27. anchor the plant and take in water and nutrients

1. matures from the ovary to surround the seed.
2. food for the seed
4. the use of seeds for reproducing plants
5. Contains the three primary nutrients:NPK, have a higher analysis of soluble nutrients that have been blended for a specific purpose
6. increasing the number of a plant species or reproduction of a species
8. method of joining two plants together to grow as one
9. include animal manures and compost made with plant or animal products, usually slow acting and long lasting forms of N but lacking in the other primary nutrients
15. vegetative parts that the parent plant uses to regenerate itself, rooting hormone is often applied to speed up the development of roots
16. volcanic glass material that has water-holding capabilities and used for starting new plants and in media mixes
17. protects the seed
19. Female part of the flower
20. manufactures food for the plant by using light energy
24. supports other plant parts such as leaves, flowers, and fruit
26. baby plant