Potential Exam Questions for Crop Production IV

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  1. List the 4 major types of irrigation systems
    1. How does water arrive at the plants for each?
  2. What are the 2 most common surface irrigation methods?
  3. What are the 4 most common sprinkler irrigation types?
  4. List 2 advantages to sprinkler irrigation.
  5. Describe how sub-surface irrigation works.
  6. List 5 design and use considerations for irrigation systems
    1. What information is important concerning Water? Crops? Soils? Topography?




  8. Where did peanuts originate?
  9. What are the ave US yields per acre? GA yields?
  10. Name the 2 general environmental conditions are needed for optimal production.
  11. Describe the difference between "Bunch" and "Runner" type peanuts?
  12. Describe in detail what happens to the peanut flower after fertilization?
  13. What is the recommended rotation period for peanuts.
  14. Name a minimum rotation for peanuts
  15. Name 2 reasons why crops following peanuts in rotation do poorly?
  16. What pH levels are best for production?
  17. What is a major cause of "pop" peanuts (unfilled shells)?
    1. How can this be prevented?
  18. At what seed moisture level should peanuts be harvested?