1. Plant Physiology 🌿
How plants function is key to maximizing yield.
- Photosynthesis: Converting light to energy. (6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2)
- Respiration: Converting sugars to energy for growth.
- Transpiration: Water movement and cooling.
- Photoperiodism: Response to day length (Short-day vs Long-day plants).
2. Classification of Crops 🌾
Agronomic Crops
- Cereals (Rice, Corn)
- Legumes (Mungbean, Peanut)
- Root Crops (Cassava, Sweet Potato)
- Fiber Crops (Abaca, Cotton)
Horticultural Crops
- Vegetables (Olericulture)
- Fruits (Pomology)
- Ornamentals (Floriculture)
- Plantation Crops (Coconut, Rubber)