Purslane - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. When a female client tells the nurse, “I always get pains in my legs when walking,” the nurse would question her about a. amount of activity required to cause pain. The extent of the disease can be gauged by the distance the client is able to walk without pain, or the “claudication” distance. 2. For a client admitted to the hospital with chronic venous disease, the nurse’s assessment of the client’s legs would most likely reveal b. erythema. Initial skin changes no...

PCA Exam- Weeds What are weeds plants that interfere with the growing of crops or ornamental plants or cause other types of damage Invasive weeds cause ecological damage by displacing native plants and the organisms that feed on them; compete with ag crops for water and nutrients, causing them to become more susceptible to disease or other pests True weeds adapt well to local climates, soils, and other external conditions Perennial weeds capable of reproducing through vegetat...

Integrated Weed Managment (IWM) Control Methods - ANSWER-Regulations, Environment, Economics (Prevention, Mechanical, Cultural, Chemical) Origin of Weeds - ANSWER-Weeds are classified as native or introduced according to their origin. Plant origin may determine weed managment strategies. Native Weeds - ANSWER-Plants that have historic origins in the area and were not introduced by human activity. Introduced Plants - ANSWER-Came from other parts of the country or world through human acti...

PCA Exam- Weeds What are weeds plants that interfere with the growing of crops or ornamental plants or cause other types of damage Invasive weeds cause ecological damage by displacing native plants and the organisms that feed on them; compete with ag crops for water and nutrients, causing them to become more susceptible to disease or other pests True weeds adapt well to local climates, soils, and other external conditions Perennial weeds capable of reproducing through vegetat...

Turfgrass industry in Kansas includes: - Answer- home lawns, institutional and industrial grounds, sod production, golf courses, athletic fields and other recreational turf, parks, roadsides, airports, and cemeteries. Turf management involves selecting: - Answer- the right grass, proper mowing, watering, fertilizing, and controlling thatch. Geographically, Kansas is - Answer- is in the transition zone between the northern cool-season grass range and the southern warm-season grass range. ...

IPM for Turf keeping pests at a level low enough to avoid major damage First step of IPM for turf developing and maintaining healthy turf healthy turf is obtained through soil management, turfgrass selection, and proper culture desirable pH level for healthy turf between 6 and 7 pH pH readings below 6, what can you add? lime high-pH soils can be fixed by adding? sulfur or acid forming fertilizer (ammonium sulfate/nitrate or urea) how often should y...

Illinois Pesticide Applicator Turfgrass Latest Update Graded A IPM for Turf keeping pests at a level low enough to avoid major damage First step of IPM for turf developing and maintaining healthy turf healthy turf is obtained through soil management, turfgrass selection, and proper culture desirable pH level for healthy turf between 6 and 7 pH pH readings below 6, what can you add? lime high-pH soils can be fixed by adding? sulfur or acid forming fertilizer (ammonium sulfate/nitrate or urea...

What are three approaches to pest control? - Answer- 1. cultural control 2. chemical control 3. biological control Why are cultural practices key factors in pest management? - Answer- If cultural practices are done correctly, then turfgrasses are healthy so that weeds, diseases, and other pests have trouble gaining a foothold. Any pest activity that does occur is masked by vigorously growing turf. What are proper cultural practices for healthy turfgrass? - Answer- It begins with a select...

TAMU SCSC 302 Exam 3 Questions With Answers Which of the following is not a major component of an in-ground turfgrass irrigation system: - ANSWER- Weather station Which broadleaf weed is also known as 'pigweed'? - ANSWER- Purslane Match each of the following turfgrasses with their geographic origins: - ANSWERBermudagrass - South Africa Zoysiagrass - Asia Bahiagrass - South America Kikuyugrass - East Africa Tall Fescue - Europe Perennial Ryegrass - Europe, Asia, and North Africa Cent...

TAMU SCSC 302 Exam 3 Questions With Answers Which of the following is not a major component of an in-ground turfgrass irrigation system: - ANSWER- Weather station Which broadleaf weed is also known as 'pigweed'? - ANSWER- Purslane Match each of the following turfgrasses with their geographic origins: - ANSWERBermudagrass - South Africa Zoysiagrass - Asia Bahiagrass - South America Kikuyugrass - East Africa Tall Fescue - Europe Perennial Ryegrass - Europe, Asia, and North Africa Cent...