Question

Environmental factors and genetics have an effect on plant growth. Evaluate each of the statements and sort them into things that increase plant growth and things that decrease plant growth.

(2 points)
INCREASES plant growth DECREASES plant growth
drought
INCREASES plant growth – drought
DECREASES plant growth – drought
increased rainfall
INCREASES plant growth – increased rainfall
DECREASES plant growth – increased rainfall

Answer 1

temperature stability
INCREASES plant growth – temperature stability
nutrient-rich soil
INCREASES plant growth – nutrient-rich soil
poor soil quality
DECREASES plant growth – poor soil quality
sufficient sunlight
INCREASES plant growth – sufficient sunlight
lack of sunlight
DECREASES plant growth – lack of sunlight
genetic resistance
INCREASES plant growth – genetic resistance
genetic susceptibility
DECREASES plant growth – genetic susceptibility