predominant mode of pollination in this plant is self-pollination.
Naturally Cross Pollinated Crops
pollen transfer in these plants is from another of one flower in a separate plant.
Both Cross & Self Pollinated Crops
these plants are largely self-pollinated but in varying amounts.
Classification of Crops According to Growth Habbits
Vines
02
Lianas
03
Shrubs
04
Trees
05
Evergreen
06
Deciduous
07
Herbs
succulent plants with self-supporting stems.
Vines
herbaceous climbing or twining plants without self-supporting stem.
Lianas
woody climbing or twining plants which depend on other plants for vertical support to climb up to the tree.
Shrubs
a small tree or tree like plants generally less than 5 meters in height but other authorities restricted to small, erect woody plants.
Trees
plants having erect and continuous growth with a large develop of woody tissue, with a single distinct stem or trunk.
Evergreen
plants that maintain their leaves throughout the year.
Deciduous
plants which naturally shed off or lose leaves annually for extended periods.
Annual Crop
Perennial Crop
Biennial Crop
is a plant that takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle. Its examples are cabbage, parsley and others.
Annual Crop
is a plant that completes its life cycle, from germination to production of seed, within one growing season, and then dies. Annual crops examples are rice, corn and others.
Perennial Crop
is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. The term is also widely used to distinguish plants with little or no woody growth from trees and shrubs, which are also technically perennials.
Activity:
Direction: Answer the following questions. 1. What is the definition of agriculture? Justify. 2. Cite a value of agriculture that without it can create serious national problem.
Direction: Using the table below, identify the different crops in your locality according to their categories, classifications and description.
