Question

the growth of seedlings is slowed down by withholding water and lowering the ground temperature. this is done to______.
a. keep the seedlings from growing too quickly
b. hold the seedlings until they can be sold
c. prepare the seedlings for transplanting shock
d. none of the above

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the purpose of slowing seedling growth via water withholding and temperature lowering. Transplanting shock occurs when seedlings are moved, and hardening them (slowing growth) helps them adapt to harsher conditions post - transplant. Option a is a surface - level reason, and option b is not a standard horticultural practice for this. So the correct reason is to prepare for transplanting shock.

Answer:

c. prepare the seedlings for transplanting shock