CROP SCIENCE

LEA REVIEW
2021
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SSU LEA REVIEW 2021
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-Napoleon Bonaparte
 People who are successful believe
that they are capable of succes.
They PLANT SEED for the goal
they wish to achieve in the sub-
conscious mind and FEED that
SEED by repeating the thought,
visualizing the end result and
feeling the success
- Martina Neve
The Power of Declaration…
 1. Removal of developing
embryo from seed
and its cultivation in vitro is
called
a. Ovule culture
b. Endosperm culture
c. seed culture
d. embryo culture
1. Removal of developing
embryo from seed
and its cultivation in vitro is
called
a. Ovule culture
b. Endosperm culture
c. seed culture
d. embryo culture
2. Term to describe the mucilage
or waxy materials around some
seed which causes physical
dormancy
a. Exodernous
c. sacro testa
b. Seed coat
d. hypogeal seed coat
2.Term to describe the mucilage
or waxy materials around some
seed which causes physical
dormancy
a. Exodernous
b. Seed coat
c. sacro testa
d. hypogeal seed coat
3.The treatment that removes the
seeds coat or alter it, making it
permeable to water
a) Scarification
b) Stratification
c) Vernalization
d) Separation
3.The treatment that removes
the seeds coat or alter it,
making it permeable to water
a. Scarification
b. Stratification
c. Vernalization
d. Separation
• 5. Term used to describe seeds of some
plants that could be kept viable for longer
periods, provided they are properly dried
and stored
• a. Recalcitrant
b. Orthodox
• c. Certified
d. Foundation
5. Term used to describe seeds of
some plants that could be kept
viable for longer periods,
provided they are properly dried
and stored
a. Recalcitrant
b. Orthodox
c. Certified
d. Foundation
6. In a tetrazolium test, viable
seeds will stain:
• a. Red
• b. Blue
• c. White
• d. Green
• e. Yellow
• 6. In a tetrazolium test, viable
seeds will stain:
• a. Red
• b. Blue
• c. White
• d. Green
• e. Yellow
8. The ability of the seed
to germinate if conditions
favorable for germination are
provided:
a. Dormancy
b. Quiescence
c. Longevity
d. Germinability
e. Viability
• 8. The ability of the seed to
germinate if conditions
favorable for germination are
provided:
a. Dormancy
b. Quiescence
c. Longevity
d. Germinability
e. Viability
9. The inability of the seed to
readily germinate even if
conditions favorable for
germination are provided:
a. Dormancy
c. Viability
b. Quiescence
d. Germinability
9. The inability of the seed to readily
germinate even if conditions favorable
for germination are provided:
a. Dormancy
c. Viability
b. Quiescence
d. Germinability
10. Properly dried seeds can be
stored for a longer duration with
high germination using this
container:
a. Paper bag
b. Jute sack
c. Poyethylene bag
d. Sealed tin can
e. Plastic sack
10. Properly dried seeds can be
stored for a longer duration with
high germination using this
container:
a. Paper bag
b. Jute sack
c. Poyethylene bag
d. Sealed tin can
e. Plastic sack
11. Method of raising rice
seedlings where pre-germinated
seeds are sown on cement or
puddled soil covered with banana
leaves or polyethylene sheet.
The raised seedlings are ready
for trans-planting in 10-14 days.
a. Wet bed method
b. Dry bed method
c. Transplanting method
d. Dapog method
e. Seedbed method
11. Method of raising rice
seedlings where pre-germinated
seeds are sown on cement or
puddled soil covered with banana
leaves or polyethylene sheet.
The raised seedlings are ready
for trans-planting in 10-14 days.
a. Wet bed method
b. Dry bed method
c. Transplanting method
d. Dapog method
e. Seedbed method
12. The process by which seeds with
inhibitory substances are subjected to
cold temperature treatment prior to
germination to trigger the process
of flowering later is called:
a. Hardening
b. Acclimatization
c. Refrigeration
d. Vernalization
e. Scarification
12. The process by which seeds
with inhibitory substances are
subjected to cold temperature
treatment prior to germination
to trigger the process of
flowering later is called:
a. Hardening
b. Acclimatization
c. Refrigeration
d. Vernalization
e. Scarification
13. The scientist who
formulated the “rules of
thumb” in seed storage was:
a. Harrington
b. Collin
c. Linnaeus
d. Taylor
e. Van Daar
13. The scientist who formulated
the “rules of thumb” in seed
storage was:
a. Harrington
b. Collin
c. Linnaeus
d. Taylor
e. Van Daar
14. A process of transferring the
seedlings from one seed box to
another seed box or container
before they are brought to the
field:
a. Pricking
c. Blocking
b. Hardening
d. Transplanting
14. A process of transferring
the seedlings from one seed
box to another seed box or
container before they are
brought to the field:
a. Pricking
c. Blocking
b. Hardening
d. Transplanting
15. The common methods
of testing seed viability:
a. Rag doll method
b. Petri dish method
c. Seed box method
d. All of the above
15. The common methods
of testing seed viability:
a. Rag doll method
b. Petri dish method
c. Seed box method
d. All of the above
16. This is the treatment that
removes or alters the seed coat
making it permeable to water:
a. Scarification
b. Vernalization
c. Imbibition
d. Stratification
e. Separation
16. This is the treatment that
removes or alters the seed coat
making it permeable to water:
a. Scarification
b. Vernalization
c. Imbibition
d. Stratification
e. Separation
17. Seeds of many fruits and
plantation crops cannot
withstand drying and should not
be permitted to dry out before
planting. These seeds are
called
a. wet seeds
b. orthodox seeds
c. viable seeds
d. dry seeds
e. recalcitrant seeds
17. Seeds of many fruits and
plantation crops cannot
withstand drying and should not
be permitted to dry out before
planting. These seeds are
called
a. wet seeds
b. orthodox seeds
c. viable seeds
d. dry seeds
e. recalcitrant seeds
18. Propagation by the use of
seeds
a. asexual
b. vegetative
c. seedlings
d. sexual
e. apomictic
18. Propagation by the use of
seeds
a. asexual
b. vegetative
c. seedlings
d. sexual
e. apomictic
19. This law changed the
National Seed Industry Council of
the Philippines into Seedboard
Industry Council as per Republic
Act No.
a. RA 7308 since March 26, 1992
b. RA 7001 since March 26, 1994
c. RA 200 since March 27, 1998
d. RA 200 since April 12, 1999
19. This law changed the
National Seed Industry Council of
the Philippines into Seedboard
Industry Council as per Republic
Act No.
a. RA 7308 since March 26, 1992
b. RA 7001 since March 26, 1994
c. RA 200 since March 27, 1998
d. RA 200 since April 12, 1999
20. A system of seed production
geared towards maintaining the
genetic identity, varietal purity,
and standards of quality seeds of
superior crop varieties.
a. Seed certification
b. Seed control
c. Seed purity
d. Quality control
e. Seed testing
20. A system of seed production
geared towards maintaining the
genetic identity, varietal purity,
and standards of quality seeds of
superior crop varieties.
a. Seed certification
b. Seed control
c. Seed purity
d. Quality control
e. Seed testing
21. Seeds produced by seed
growers, breeders, or
individuals without approval from
the National Seed Industry
Council
a. Certified seeds
b. Good seeds
c. Purified seeds
d. Farmer’s seeds
e. Breeder seeds
21. Seeds produced by seed
growers, breeders, or
individuals without approval from
the National Seed Industry
Council
a. Certified seeds
b. Good seeds
c. Purified seeds
d. Farmer’s seeds
e. Breeder seeds
• 22. A system of breeding in
which seeds from individuals
selected on the
• basis of phenotypes are
composited and used to grow
the next generation.
• a. pureline selection
• b. bulk population method
• c. mass selection
• d. pedigree method
• 22. A system of breeding in
which seeds from individuals
selected on the
• basis of phenotypes are
composited and used to grow
the next generation.
• a. pureline selection
• b. bulk population method
• c. mass selection
• d. pedigree method
23. Which of the following is not
a major part of the seed embryo
a. radicle
b. plumule
c. epicotyl
d. hypocotyl
e. seedcoat
23. Which of the following is not
a major part of the seed embryo
a. radicle
b. plumule
c. epicotyl
d. hypocotyl
e. seedcoat
24. A class of seed whose life
span is prolonged with low seed
moisture and temperature. They
are called “drying – tolerant “
seeds.
a. certified seeds
b. recalcitrant seeds
c. dormant seeds
d. immature seeds
e. orthodox seeds
24. A class of seed whose life
span is prolonged with low seed
moisture and temperature. They
are called “drying – tolerant “
seeds.
a. certified seeds
b. recalcitrant seeds
c. dormant seeds
d. immature seeds
e. orthodox seeds
25. It is the result of the union of male and
female gametes which result in the
formation of seeds and the creation of
individuals with new genotype. This
usually results in the increased vigor of
growth of a hybrid progeny in relation to
the average of the
parent known as
a. heterosis
b. variety
c. cultivar
d. pedigree
e. offspring
25. It is the result of the union of male and
female gametes which result in the
formation of seeds and the creation of
individuals with new genotype. This
usually results in the increased vigor of
growth of a hybrid progeny in relation to
the average of the
parent known as
a. heterosis
b. variety
c. cultivar
d. pedigree
e. offspring
26. Seed germination is affected
by light quality as mediated by a
phyto-chrome system. The kind
of light that acts as an
enzyme which initiates
germination is:
a. red light
b. far-red light
c. sunlight
d. ultra-violet light
e. infra-red light
26. Seed germination is affected
by light quality as mediated by a
phyto-chrome system. The kind
of light that acts as an
enzyme which initiates
germination is:
a. red light
b. far-red light
c. sunlight
d. ultra-violet light
e. infra-red light
27. It is a product of two parents
and thus, new seeds must
always be produced for planting
the next season through cross-
pollination.
a. purelines
b. cultivar
c. children
d. hybrid rice
e. inbred rice
29. It is a product of two parents
and thus, new seeds must
always be produced for planting
the next season through cross-
pollination.
a. purelines
b. cultivar
c. children
d. hybrid rice
e. inbred rice
27. It is a product of two parents
and thus, new seeds must
always be produced for planting
the next season through cross-
pollination.
a. purelines
b. cultivar
c. children
d. hybrid rice
e. inbred rice
28. A single-seeded fruit
where seed is attached
to the fruit wall at the
base only
a. nut
b. grain/caryopsis
c. achene
d. follicle
28. A single-seeded fruit
where seed is attached
to the fruit wall at the
base only
a. nut
b. grain/caryopsis
c. achene
d. follicle
29. The stage in the life cycle of a seed
when development is complete and the
biological component necessary for all
the physiological processes are active
or ready to be achieved
a. commercial maturity
b. seed germination
c. Biological yield
d. Physiological maturity
e. seed emergence
29. The stage in the life cycle of a seed
when development is complete and the
biological component necessary for all
the physiological processes are active
or ready to be achieved
a. commercial maturity
b. seed germination
c. Biological yield
d. Physiological maturity
e. seed emergence
30. The viability of the seed can
be determined by:
a. moisture test
b. purity test
c. storage test
d. germination test
e. seed vigor test
30. The viability of the seed can
be determined by:
a. moisture test
b. purity test
c. storage test
d. germination test
e. seed vigor test
31. The viability of the seed can
be determined by:
a. moisture test
b. purity test
c. storage test
d. germination test
e. seed vigor test
31. The aim of the seed
germination test is to determine
the:
a. quality of the seed
b. amount of seed needed to
plant a given area
c. viability of the seed
d. all of the above
32. The aim of the seed
germination test is to determine
the:
a. quality of the seed
b. amount of seed needed to
plant a given area
c. viability of the seed
d. all of the above
32. If you sow 200 seeds and 158
germinated, the germination
percentage is:
a. 79%
b. 65%
c. 58%
d. 85%
e. 90%
32. If you sow 200 seeds and 158
germinated, the germination
percentage is:
a. 79%
b. 65%
c. 58%
d. 85%
e. 90%
33. The first structure that
comes out from the seed during
germination is:
a. radicle
b. mesocotyl
c. seedcoat
d. hypocotyl
e. epicotyls
33. The first structure that
comes out from the seed during
germination is:
a. radicle
b. mesocotyl
c. seedcoat
d. hypocotyl
e. epicotyls
34. The first step in the
germination process of seeds is:
a. enzyme activation
b. emergence of the roots
c. respiration
d. water imbibition
e. emergence of the shoot
34. The first step in the
germination process of seeds is:
a. enzyme activation
b. emergence of the roots
c. respiration
d. water imbibition
e. emergence of the shoot
35. The ability or capability of the
seed to germinate depends on its
_______
a. light
b. water
c. oxygen
d. insects
e. viability
35. The ability or capability of the
seed to germinate depends on its
_______
a. light
b. water
c. oxygen
d. insects
e. viability
36. Among the external factors,
which can be considered
optional for seed germination?
_______
a. light
b. water
c. oxygen
d. insects
e. viability
37. It is one of the external
factors for seed germination
which is needed in the
respiration process. _______
a. light
b. water
c. oxygen
d. insects
e. viability
37. It is one of the external
factors for seed germination
which is needed in the
respiration process. _______
a. light
b. water
c. oxygen
d. insects
e. viability
38. This can be a medium for
seed germination test. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
38. This can be a medium for
seed germination test. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
39. It refers to the amount of
water in the seeds. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
39. It refers to the amount of
water in the seeds. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
40. It refers to the optimal
functioning or well-being of
the seed. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
40. It refers to the optimal
functioning or well-being of
the seed. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
41. It refers to a specific quantity
of seeds, physically identifiable,
managed, grown and processed
under a certain specific
conditions. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
41. It refers to a specific quantity
of seeds, physically identifiable,
managed, grown and processed
under a certain specific
conditions. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
42. It consists of materials of no
value like sand, stone and
mixture with the
seeds. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
42. It consists of materials of no
value like sand, stone and
mixture with the
seeds. _______
a. Moisture content
b. Seed health
c. Seed lot
d. Inert matter
e. Soil
43. Seeds produced by fruits that
developed in the absence of
pollination and fertilization are
a. parthenocarpic
b. apocarpic
c. photocarpic
d. apomictic
e. syncarpic
43. Seeds produced by fruits that
developed in the absence of
pollination and fertilization are
a. parthenocarpic
b. apocarpic
c. photocarpic
d. apomictic
e. syncarpic
44. ‘Loren B. Legarda’ is one of
the hybrids of
a. Banana
b. Gumamela
c. Orchids
d. Heliconia
e. Okra
44. ‘Loren B. Legarda’ is one of
the hybrids of
a. Banana
b. Gumamela
c. Orchids
d. Heliconia
e. Okra
45. The appearance of a plant
with respect to a particular
character
a. phenotype
b. genotype
c. ideotype
d. Prototype
e. None of the above
45. The appearance of a plant
with respect to a particular
character
a. phenotype
b. genotype
c. ideotype
d. Prototype
e. None of the above
46. A major cause of reduction
in agricultural land area due to
political factor brought about by
urbanization
a. land grabbing
b. land conversion
c. soil erosion
d. agrarian reform
e. None of the above
46. A major cause of reduction
in agricultural land area due to
political factor brought about by
urbanization
a. land grabbing
b. land conversion
c. soil erosion
d. agrarian reform
e. None of the above
47.The light reaction phase of
photosynthesis takes place in
the:
a. chloroplast
b. thylakoid lamellae
c. Stroma
d. chrorohyll molecule
47.The light reaction phase of
photosynthesis takes place in
the:
a. chloroplast
b. thylakoid lamellae
c. Stroma
d. chrorohyll molecule
48.Photo tropism is a growth
response to unidirectional light
which is probably influenced by
a particular growth hormone:
a. Indole Acetic Acid(IAA)
b.Abscissic acid(ABA)
c.Kinetic( Ki)
d. Gibberelins (GA)
48.Photo tropism is a growth
response to unidirectional light
which is probably influenced by
a particular growth hormone:
a. Indole Acetic Acid(IAA)
b. Abscissic acid(ABA)
c. Kinetic( Ki)
d. Gibberelins (GA)
49.The growth response of plant
to touch that is best exemplified
by the coiling of tendrils as in
cucurbits
a. Thermotropism
b. Seismonasty
c. Thigmotropism
d. Thigmomorphogenesis
49.The growth response of plant
to touch that is best exemplified
by the coiling of tendrils as in
cucurbits
a. Thermotropism
b. Seismonasty
c. Thigmotropism
d. Thigmomorphogenesis
50.A Characteristic response of
roots and shoots such as that
they align themselves parallel
to the direction of the gravity:
a. Digravitropic
b. Agravitropic
c. Orthogravitropic
d. Negative tropism
50.A Characteristic response of
roots and shoots such as that
they align themselves parallel
to the direction of the gravity:
a. Digravitropic
b. Agravitropic
c. Orthogravitropic
d. Negative tropism
51.Inbreeding leads to:
a. Heterosis
b. homozygosity
c. Llelism
d. Increased productivity
e. Sterility
51.Inbreeding leads to:
a. Heterosis
b. homozygosity
c. Llelism
d. Increased productivity
e. Sterility
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