CHUA, CHELSIE NARS T.

QUIZ

l.Direction: Indicate whether each claim is TRUE or FALSE.

TRUE 1. Planting material refers to the type of material used to establish a field or replace a banana
plant.

FALSE 2. The surroundings should not be free from overgrown bushes, generally clean, no waterlogged
conditions

TRUE 3.For selection of planting materials we need to know the certified seeds, which have been
tested and proven by certified research institution and have a record of high yields.

FALSE 4. Planting materials of a crop or a plant is not important component of crop production as good
seed interacts with the good environment around it and determines the health of the crop or plant

TRUE 5.Planting material sometimes includes the parts of plants used for vegetative reproduction, for
example, bulbs and potato tubers.

TRUE 6. The selection of planting materials show vigorous, healthy growth.

FALSE 7. The use organic mulch to keep the soil uncovered.

TRUE 8. Microbes, earthworms and other forms of beneficial living organisms can “nibble” at the
mulch, and gradually incorporate their residues into the deepest layer of the soil.

TRUE 9. Composting can be defined as a means of recycling almost any organic wastes.

TREU 10. Whatever seeds you select, should grow in your region or climatic conditions where you live.

II. Enumeration

What are the types of planting materials?( 5 pts.)

Seeds, roots, tubers, flowers, bulbs, upper branches or stems.

III .

Instruction: Briefly answer the following questions:

1. What are planting material?(5 pts.)

Planting materials are materials derived from plants. These materials are used for sexual or
asexual propagation. These includes seeds, fruits, aggregate fruits, and parts of aggregate fruits
used for planting. Planting material sometimes includes the parts of plants used for vegetative
reproduction, for example, bulbs and potato tubers.
2. What are the importance of planting material?(5 pts.)
 Seed or planting materials of a crop or a plant is a very important component of crop production
as good seed interacts with the good environment around it and determines the health of the
crop or plant. If the environment is conducive and the seed is poor, production is likely to be
less.
3. What should you consider in selecting best seeds?(5 pts.)
Best seeds are pure, full and uniform in size, viable with more than 80% germination with good
seedling vigor, and free of weed seeds, seed-borne diseases, pathogens, insects or other matter.