« previous next »

Author Question: What is the cause of temporary afternoon wilting of large-leaved vegetables such as squash and ... (Read 73 times)

jeatrice

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
on: Jul 22, 2018
What is the cause of temporary afternoon wilting of large-leaved vegetables such as squash and melons?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why shouldn't these vegetables be allowed to grow on the ground?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


fraziera112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The leaf area is so large that the roots are unable to take up enough water during the afternoon to compensate for the transpiration water loss occurring through the leaves.

Answer to Question 2

Because their fruits will get dirty and may rot when they touch the ground. Training also maximizes the use of the garden space.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

(a) Feeding by bear on salmon results in large allochthonous inputs of nutrients into (b) the forest (a) Feeding by bear on salmon results in large allochthonous inputs of nutrients into (b) the forest
Large Yellow Wood Sorrel Large Yellow Wood Sorrel
Large families on U.S. farms used to be common. Children helped plant and harvest crops, take care ... Large families on U.S. farms used to be common. Children helped plant and harvest crops, take care ...
Reed-Sternberg cells are large, abnormal lymphocytes that may contain more than one nucleus. These ... Reed-Sternberg cells are large, abnormal lymphocytes that may contain more than one nucleus. These ...
Small Avocado vs Large Avocado Small Avocado vs Large Avocado
Try an afternoon glass of cold grape juice for a refreshing break Try an afternoon glass of cold grape juice for a refreshing break
Video: Embryonic development - week 1 and 2

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library