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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the joint on a stem where a leaf attached roots and shoots potentially developed from nodal areas. | node |
| component commonly used in propagation and potting media,it is a heat expanded mineral material. | perlite |
| artificial soil usually consisting of several components. | propagation media |
| synthetic material used to decrease light intensity in the greenhouse or outdoors. | shade cloth |
| material sprayed onto the outside surface of a greenhouse to decrease light. | shading compound |
| usually encapsulated fertilizer that releases its nutrient over an extended period of time. | slow release fertilizer |
| common component of many potting medias as well as some propagation | sphagnum moss peat |
| common component of any potting medias,the most common are in furs and pines. | treebark |
| fertilizer which will disolve easily in water for plant root uptake. | water soluble fertilizer |
| refers to the production phase which takes place after propagated plants are well rooted. | growing on |
| small,pre-rooted plant. | liner |