Preview Questions Horticulturist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary benefit of using integrated pest management (IPM) in greenhouse environments?

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Reduces pesticide use while controlling pests

Reduces humidity levels in greenhouses

Increases the yield of crops by enhancing photosynthesis

Improves soil fertility by introducing beneficial microbes

Question 2: How can the use of shading in a greenhouse be beneficial for plant growth?

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It reduces the risk of plant dehydration by increasing transpiration

It increases the levels of CO2 in the greenhouse

It helps to maintain a uniform temperature across the greenhouse

It prevents excessive sunlight from causing heat stress

Question 3: Which type of soil structure is most conducive to maintaining high soil fertility in horticultural crops?

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Loamy soil with good drainage and organic matter content

Sandy soil with high permeability and low organic content

Silty soil with poor drainage but high mineral content

Clay soil with high water retention and minimal aeration

Question 4: Which environmental factor most directly affects the plant's transpiration rate?

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Soil salinity

Soil pH

Relative humidity

Temperature

Question 5: Which type of irrigation system is most commonly used for large-scale agricultural applications requiring uniform water distribution?

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Drip irrigation

Manual watering

Flood irrigation

Center pivot irrigation

Question 6: Which is the most common cause of nutrient deficiencies in hydroponic greenhouse systems?

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Excessive root growth blocking nutrient uptake

Lack of air circulation leading to oxygen deprivation

Excessive heat causing plant stress

Imbalanced nutrient solution pH