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Crop Terms
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- 1Catch CropA fast growing crop grown between two main crops e.g. kale
- 2Crop RotationThe growing of crops in a definite sequence
- 3Biological ControlThe introduction of a predator,parasite or infectious agent
Eg; Ladybirds could be introduced to kill greenfly - 4Seed certificationGuarantees 85% germination, minimum 98% purity, free from wild oats and treated with an insecticide and fungicide
- 5Winter variety seedsFrost resistant, sown September to November, harvested mid July onwards, higher yield
- 6Spring varietyNot frost resistant, sown February to April, harvested August onwards, shorter growing season and lower yield
- 7Weed, disease and pest controlControlled indirectly, biologically and directly
- 8Powdery mildewFungal disease which forms grey-White patches. Dust like particles in the air are spores created by the fungus
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- Definitions for LC Ag Science Crops
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- Created by Agricultural Science · Apr 13, 2016
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