How to Identify and Classify Soybeans
  • 1. Which characteristic is MOST important for initial soybean identification?
A) Root depth
B) Leaf size
C) Seed shape and hilum color
D) Stem thickness
  • 2. What is the hilum of a soybean?
A) The outer shell of the soybean
B) The scar where the seed was attached to the pod
C) The growing tip of the soybean plant
D) A type of soybean disease
  • 3. Common hilum colors include:
A) Pink, silver, gold
B) Purple, orange, yellow
C) Red, blue, green
D) Black, brown, buff
  • 4. Soybean seed shape is typically:
A) Triangular or square
B) Spherical or oval
C) Irregular or flattened
D) Elongated or rectangular
  • 5. Maturity groups for soybeans are classified by:
A) Average temperature and humidity
B) Fertilizer application rates
C) Soil type and rainfall
D) Latitude and photoperiod
  • 6. What is the primary factor determining a soybean's maturity group?
A) Altitude
B) Day length sensitivity
C) Seed size
D) Soil nutrient availability
  • 7. Which maturity group would generally be planted EARLIEST in the spring in the US?
A) Group IX
B) Group 00
C) Group III
D) Group V
  • 8. Later maturity groups (e.g., Group V and above) are best suited for:
A) Higher latitudes
B) High altitudes
C) Lower latitudes
D) Sandy soils
  • 9. Leaflet shape and size can:
A) Indicate soil pH level
B) Predict yield potential directly
C) Be used to determine disease resistance
D) Vary among varieties
  • 10. Soybean pubescence refers to:
A) A type of fungal disease affecting soybeans
B) The branching pattern of the root system
C) The small hairs on stems and leaves
D) The color of the soybean flower
  • 11. Pubescence color can be:
A) Red or blue
B) Green or purple
C) Gray or tawny
D) Yellow or orange
  • 12. Flower color in soybeans is typically:
A) Red or yellow
B) Blue or orange
C) Purple or white
D) Green or brown
  • 13. Growth habit in soybeans refers to:
A) Determinate or indeterminate
B) Bushy or vine-like
C) Early or late maturing
D) Tall or short
  • 14. Determinate soybean varieties:
A) Stop vegetative growth when flowering begins
B) Have very large seed size
C) Continue vegetative growth throughout flowering
D) Require less water than indeterminate varieties
  • 15. Indeterminate soybean varieties:
A) Are always resistant to disease
B) Continue vegetative growth during flowering
C) Stop vegetative growth before flowering begins
D) Produce smaller yields than determinate varieties
  • 16. Pod characteristics that can vary include:
A) Weight, density, and moisture content
B) Size, shape, and number of seeds per pod
C) Color, texture, and presence of thorns
D) Smell, taste, and nutritional content
  • 17. Disease resistance is determined through:
A) Field trials and laboratory testing
B) Visual inspection of the seed
C) The maturity group of the soybean
D) The type of fertilizer used
  • 18. A soybean variety is classified as Roundup Ready if it is resistant to:
A) Dicamba
B) Atrazine
C) 2,4-D
D) Glyphosate
  • 19. Seed size is typically measured as:
A) Seed circumference
B) Grams per seed
C) Seeds per pound
D) Volume per seed
  • 20. What federal agency regulates soybean variety labeling?
A) EPA
B) CDC
C) FDA
D) USDA
  • 21. What is the purpose of soybean variety registration?
A) To track the genetic purity and characteristics
B) To prevent disease
C) To estimate yield
D) To control the market price
  • 22. The term 'lodging' in soybeans refers to:
A) The formation of pods
B) The color of the soybean leaves
C) The rate of seed germination
D) The bending or falling over of the plants
  • 23. Which factor is LEAST relevant when initially identifying a soybean variety?
A) Pubescence color
B) Hilum color
C) Seed shape
D) Root nodule count
  • 24. What does 'MG' stand for in soybean classification?
A) Market Grade
B) Maturity Group
C) Milligram
D) Moisture Grade
  • 25. Which technology is used for soybean variety fingerprinting?
A) X-Ray Diffraction
B) Infrared Spectroscopy
C) Magnetic Resonance Imaging
D) DNA markers
  • 26. What is a key advantage of using certified soybean seed?
A) Ensured genetic purity
B) Lower seed cost
C) Guaranteed yield levels
D) Automatic disease resistance
  • 27. The ideal planting date for soybeans is often determined by:
A) Wind speed
B) Barometric pressure
C) Air humidity
D) Soil temperature
  • 28. Which type of soil is generally MOST suitable for soybean production?
A) Peat
B) Sandy
C) Loam
D) Clay
  • 29. What does the term 'shattering' refer to in soybean harvesting?
A) The discoloration of the soybean leaves
B) The cracking of the seed coat
C) The loss of seed due to pod opening
D) The breaking of the plant stem
  • 30. What is the typical protein content range of dry soybeans?
A) 38-45%
B) 10-15%
C) 20-25%
D) 50-55%
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