Naturvetenskap SAT - Jord- och skogsbruk

to cut and collect a crop

skörda

to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops by planting seeds, tending to them, and providing necessary care

odla

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

ge

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

plöja

to break up the surface of the ground, remove weeds, etc. using a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle

hacka

to prepare the soil for planting by digging, stirring, or turning it over using a tool such as a plow or a tiller

odla upp

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

gödningsämne

the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

bevattning

the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing soil moisture and reducing runoff

infiltration

the amount of water, in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground, measured over a specific period and crucial for crop growth and forest health

nedstörtande

characterized by receiving very little rainfall, often with erratic precipitation patterns and a tendency towards drought conditions, but not as extreme as arid climates

halvtorr

relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

barr-

(of plants) annually losing leaves

lövfällande

the practice of cultivating and managing forests, including the planting, growth, and harvesting of trees for timber production and ecosystem maintenance

skogsbruk

an agricultural system where landowners allow tenants to use the land in exchange for a share of the crops produced

aktieodling

a farming approach that uses technology to optimize crop production by precisely managing resources like water, fertilizer, and pesticides

precisionsjordbruk

a farming system that combines agriculture with livestock grazing, where both activities are practiced on the same land

agropastoralism

a young plant that develops from a seed, typically in the early stages of growth after germination

fröplanta

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

ekologisk produkt

a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

insekticid

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticid

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicid

to create stepped levels or flat areas on sloped land to prevent erosion and make the land suitable for farming or forestry

terrassera

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

gödsel

decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it

organisk kompost

a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots

kompost

the layer of decomposing organic matter, such as leaves, twigs, and other plant material, that accumulates on the soil surface

duff

to rid a garden or other area of land of unwanted plants

rensa

a type of flowering plant (angiosperm) that has a single cotyledon, or seed leaf, in its embryo, and typically features parallel leaf veins, flower parts in multiples of three, and fibrous root systems

enhjärtad

a type of flowering plant (angiosperm) that has two cotyledons, or seed leaves, in its embryo, typically featuring net-like leaf veins, flower parts in multiples of four or five, and a taproot system

dicot

to deliberately mate individuals of different breeds, races, or varieties to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or traits

korsa

any disease that causes a plant to wither and eventually dies

fördärv

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

skadedjur

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

prärie

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

skära ved

the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

hemsökelse

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agrar-

a barren or unproductive area of land that is unsuitable for agriculture or habitation

ödemark

a place used for storing grains or farm food

spannmålsmagasin

a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions

hydroponics

an organism that makes its own food using sunlight or chemical energy

autotrof

the excessive nutrients in water causing algae blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological problems

övergödning

small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

hirs

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

majs

a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature

squash

a plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that produces seeds rich in oil

safflor

the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

blomkål

aquatic plants of the genus Myriophyllum, characterized by finely divided underwater leaves, found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds

rölleka

a deciduous tree known for its smooth bark, typically found in temperate and boreal forests

björk

a thread-like structure found in fungi, consisting of a chain of cells that collectively form the fungal mycelium, essential for nutrient absorption and growth

hypha

a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw

ätbar sparris

a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, typically with a hard outer shell, often used for containers, utensils, or as ornamental decorations

kalebass

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

rädisa

a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage

odört

any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

grönsak

a succulent herb with fleshy leaves, commonly used in salads and culinary dishes

portlak