Course: HRT 111 Introduction to Horticulture -Spring 2015

Key Terms and Concepts

Key Terms and Concepts

The following Key Terms and Concepts should be defined and learned through the course lectures, videos, and readings.

- Biotic components
  - Competitors
  - Symbionts
- Abiotic components
- Growth curves
- Moisture stress
- Photoperiod
- Hardiness
- Dormancy
- Macronutrient
- Micronutrient
- Pore space
- Soil compaction
- Soil water
  - Hygroscopic
  - Capillary
  - Gravitational