BATAAN PENINSULA STATE

UNIVERSITY
ABUCAY CAMPUS
Bangkal, Abucay 2114 Bataan
PHILIPPINES

AGCC 0523
PRINCIPLES OF CROP
SCIENCE

LABORATORY NO.1B
Identification of Morphological Characters
Associated with Crop Productivity, Adaptability and Marketability

Name: __________________________ Date Submitted:_____________ Score/Rating:____

Section: ________________________
I. Introduction
Create your own introduction regarding the importance of knowing the unique
morphological structure and their functions in improving the yield and quality of produce
(minimum of 5 sentences and cite references).

II. Learning Outcomes

At the end of the exercise, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the different unique morphological characters of crops;
2. Identify the functions of the unique morphological characteristics of crops; and
3. Associate the different morphological characters to crop productivity, adaptability, and
marketability.

III. Procedures

1B.1. Provide the scientific name of the crop, then identify the morphological characters of the
plant organ specified for each item. For each morphological character, identify its function and
indicate whether it is associated to crop productivity, adaptability, and/or marketability. For
samples with more than one morphological character, identify their functions and associations
separately. Likewise, for morphological characters with multiple functions, identify their association
(adaptability, productivity, marketability) individually. The first item will serve as an example. (36 pts)
*3 points per crop (1 point –scientific name; 1 point –descriptions/functions of morphological characters; 1 point –association
of the morphological structure to the crop’s productivity, adaptability, and/or marketability)

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A. Root
Common name: Vetiver
Scientific name: Vetiveria zizaniodes
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
1. Extensive root system:
a. for anchorage, prevention of soil erosion ---
adaptability
b. source of essential oils (more extensive root system,
higher yield of essential oils) --- productivity
c. Higher market value --- marketability

Common name: Peanut

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
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Common name: Corn

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
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B. Stem
Common name: Tomato
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

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 Common name: Bermudagrass
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
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Common name: Sesbania

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
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C. Leaves

Common name: Bougainvilla

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
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_______________________________________

Common name: Sabila

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
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 Common name: Gabi
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
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D. Flowers

Common name: Rose

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

Common name: Corn

Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

E. Fruit
Common name: Black pepper
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

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 Common name: Coconut
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

1B.2. Identify one crop (different from the examples provided in Worksheet 1B.1) for each specified
plant organ. Draw the modified/specialized morphological structure and supply the required
information in the worksheet. (25 pts)
**5 points per crop (2.0 points –drawing; 1 point -scientific name; 1 point –descriptions/functions of morphological
characters; 1 point –association of the morphological structure to the crop’s productivity, adaptability, and/or marketability)

ROOT
Common name:
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

STEM
Common name:
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

LEAF
Common name:
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

FLOWER
Common name:
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
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FRUIT
Common name:
Scientific name:
Morphological character/s, function/s. and
association/s:
_______________________________________
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IV. Study Question

1. Differentiate erectophile from planophile plants. In relation to crop production, which

plant will give greater benefit? Why?

2. Classify the following morphological characters according to which parameter (P –

productivity; A – adaptability; M – marketability) they are associated with. Give one
crop example for each characteristic.
Morphological Characteristic P A M Plant example
1. large root
2. leaf/stem with trichomes
3. numerous petals
4. enlarged stem
5. numerous tillers
6. large/numerous pods
7. large leaf
8. overlapping petals and sepals
9. stem/root nodules
10. separate male/female flowers
11. fibrous/extensive root system
12. brace roots
13. short internodes
14. waxy and thick leaves
15. large flowers
16. long stalk

V. References

Follow the right APA format in writing references.

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