Horticulture/Animal Science

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Across
  1. 2. The scientific term for pigs or swine.
  2. 3. The science and practice of caring for and breeding domestic animals.
  3. 5. A plant that retains its leaves year-round, providing greenery even in winter.
  4. 6. The scientific term for horses and related animals (donkeys, zebras).
  5. 9. An animal whose parents are both of the same breed and are recorded in a registry.
  6. 11. A plant, usually a tree or shrub, that loses its leaves seasonally, typically in the autumn.
  7. 12. A layer of material (such as wood chips, straw, or compost) spread on top of the soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
  8. 13. The process of moving a plant from one location to another.
  9. 14. Decomposed organic matter used as a soil
  10. 17. Domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat (e.g., chickens, turkeys, ducks).
  11. 18. Domestic animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, and labor.
  12. 19. The scientific term for cattle.
Down
  1. 1. The practice of mating animals from two different breeds to produce offspring with "hybrid vigor" (improved traits from both parents).
  2. 2. The selective removal of plant parts to control growth, improve shape, remove dead/diseased wood, or encourage fruiting/flowering.
  3. 4. The scientific term for sheep.
  4. 7. The process of creating new plants from a parent plant.
  5. 8. A period when a plant's growth and metabolic activity temporarily slow down or stop, typically during cold winters or dry periods.
  6. 10. The process by which a seed sprouts and a seedling begins to grow.
  7. 15. The fundamental process by which green plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food and release oxygen.
  8. 16. The process of selectively removing an animal from a herd based on poor performance, age, or health.