It is the practice of cultivating plants and rearing animals to produce food, fiber, and other useful products. Farmers work hard to prepare the soil, plant seeds, provide water, and protect crops from pests and diseases. https://www.worksheetsplanet.com/what-is-agriculture/ WHAT IS AGRICULTURE?
What is a Crop Production? It is the branch of agriculture that deals with the production of crops for food and fiber.
EXAMPLE OF CROP PLANTS Rice Wheat Oats Millets Fruits Vegetables
Importance of PLANTS
HABITAT air pollution SOIL quality climate Plants as food medicines
PARTS OF PLANTS
ROOTS Hold the plant in place and carry water and plant food from the soil to the other plant parts.
ROOTS They help to keep the plant healthy and vigorous.
STEM It consist of the trunk and branches. •It usually forms the axis of the plant, and one of its chief use is to support the leaves, flowers, and fruits.
STEM It act as the passage of water and food materials from one part of the plant to another.
LEAVES They are the most important manufacturing organ of the plant.
LEAVES The breathing and digestive organs of plants.
LEAVES The breathing process is carried on the surface of the leaves day and night.
LEAVES Numerous openings are found in the epidermis f the leaves.
STOMATA These are the tiny openings present on the epidermis of leaves.
STOMATA are used for breathing and for taking in carbon dioxide to help in the manufacture of starch.
FLOWER It is the reproductive part of plants. They often have showy petals and fragrances to attract pollinators such as birds, bees, and other insects.
FRUIT These are the fleshy substances that usually surround seeds . They protect the seeds and attract animals to eat them.