Agronomy club Trivia night

Which of the following is considered a C4 plant?

Which tillage method leaves the most crop residue on the soil surface?

Buffalobur, jimsonweed, and horsenettle are all members of which plant family?

Which of the following types of fungicides would be most effective when applied shortly after infection?

Which crop is known as the “king of grains”?

What is the main purpose of liming soil?

What is the name of the large underground aquifer that provides much of the irrigation water for the Texas Panhandle?

What is the term for the movement of water through the soil profile?

Which of the following has the highest rate of ADP to ATP conversion?

What is the scientific name of corn?

Which does not study plants?

The USDA soil texture triangle is based on the percentage of which three soil components?

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

What is the main purpose of fertilizers in agriculture?

Which is not a pulse crop?

The first grain elevator powered by steam was built in was eastern U.S city?

Which of the following irrigation methods is most efficient in terms of water use?

Conditioning of hay is a practice that is performed when:

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient essential for plant growth?

Linseed is another name for what crop?

What is the most widely grown crop in the Texas Panhandle?

Which irrigation method is most commonly used in the Texas Panhandle due to water conservation concerns?

What type of farming involves growing crops without soil?

What is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-usable form called?

Which soil horizon is commonly referred to as “topsoil” and is critical for plant growth?

What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?

Which legume is often used in crop rotation to fix nitrogen in the soil?

Which deficiency commonly causes purple discoloration in plant leaves?

What is the study of soil called?

What is the primary nutrient responsible for leafy vegetative growth in plants?

What is the biggest export crop in Texas?

When fertilizer is applied at “layby” in agronomic crops, it was applied:

Who is the current Secretary of Agriculture?

Which crop is most sensitive to salinity in irrigation water?

Which soil texture holds the most water?

In soil science, what does pH measure?

What is the term for the practice of planting different crops in the same area?

Which invasive weed, common in Texas agriculture, is resistant to multiple herbicides, making it difficult to control?

Which type of agriculture focuses on the production of food for local consumption?

The three major components of the plant “disease triangle” are:

The English word Silo is derived from what language?

What is the ideal soil pH range for most agronomic crops?

Where did rice cultivation start?

What is the practice of planting different crops in succession on the same land to improve soil health and reduce pests?

Which of the following is a warm-season grass?

Which nutrient is most commonly associated with plant growth?

What nation consumes the most popcorn annually?

Which of the following crops is a legume?

The scientific name of peanut is

What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?