If You Want to Maximize the Quantity of Vegetative Cover

question 42

Multiple Choice

If you want to maximize the quantity of vegetative cover on soil which of the following tillage practices would you use?

• A)conventional moldboard plow
• B)no-tillage
• C)ridge tillage
• D)stubble mulch
• E)strip till

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Definitions:

Node

A point in a plant where leaves, branches, or stems originate.

Trichomes

Hair-like outgrowths on the epidermis of plants, serving various functions such as reducing water loss and providing protection against herbivores.

Herbivores

Organisms that eat primarily plants or plant-based materials.

Water Absorption

The process by which water is taken up by plants from the soil through their roots to maintain hydration and support physiological processes.