Classification & Identification of Animals (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Ryegrass: key feature at leaf base
Ryegrass: key feature at leaf base
Auricles (small claw-like structures)
Cocksfoot: distinctive leaf shape
Cocksfoot: distinctive leaf shape
Folded leaves (boat-like shape)
Timothy grass: stem feature
Timothy grass: stem feature
Bulbous base (swollen stem bottom)
Special ability of legume crops
Special ability of legume crops
Fix nitrogen from the air
Annual plants: life cycle duration
Annual plants: life cycle duration
One growing season (12 months)
Biennial plants: life cycle duration
Biennial plants: life cycle duration
Two years
Perennial plants: lifespan
Perennial plants: lifespan
Many years
Key goals of plant breeding programmes
Key goals of plant breeding programmes
Higher yields, disease resistance, stress tolerance
Dock weeds: identifying features
Dock weeds: identifying features
Broad leaves and deep taproot system
Thistles: identifying features
Thistles: identifying features
Spiny leaves and purple flower heads