This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why is it important to sterilize potting media or to make sure the potting media you buy are sterile ... (Read 90 times)

Wadzanai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jul 22, 2018
Why is it important to sterilize potting media or to make sure the potting media you buy are sterile already?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How would a potting medium recommended for moisture-loving ferns differ from one recommended for drought-tolerant cacti in terms of the proportions of the organic component and the coarse aggregate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kalskdjl1212

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

To make sure insects and disease organisms are not in them.

Answer to Question 2

A potting medium for ferns would have more organic material and less coarse aggregate.


Wadzanai

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

laurnthompson

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

ABO Blood Reactions Are Important in Transfusions ABO Blood Reactions Are Important in Transfusions
Otitis media. This illustration shows an inflamed tympanic cavity, which is the most common source o Otitis media. This illustration shows an inflamed tympanic cavity, which is the most common source o
Important Motor Regions of the Human Brain Important Motor Regions of the Human Brain
A typical OBD-II data link connector (DLC). The location varies with make and model and may even be ... A typical OBD-II data link connector (DLC). The location varies with make and model and may even be ...
Product & Process Influences - Sterile Products Product & Process Influences - Sterile Products
You make 4 semi-annual deposits starting at $350 and increasing at a constant rate of 2.14%. ... You make 4 semi-annual deposits starting at $350 and increasing at a constant rate of 2.14%. ...
Video: Pneumonia Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library