This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Plants & Botany has 24 clues. Answers range from 3 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water 1 degree C
total amount of heat released when a substance is completely oxidized in a bomb calorimeter
the portion of gross energy that is used for digestion and metabolism
energy used for growth, maintenance, production, work, and reproduction
organic compounds known for being the best form of digestible nutrients; ex: sugars, cellulose
simple, complex or derived compounds that have have over 2x the amount of energy content as carbs
added mainly to raise the energy level, improve flavor, texture, etc. in a feed ration
one of the highest energy feeds available
a feed used that is known to increase bacterial/protozoa function in ruminants
a feed equal to the energy content of corn and can be used as a 50% replacement feed
a feed thats high in energy and protein but is used more for a cash crop
a feed that can be used as a complete replacement of corn; have different variations
a feed not normally used for animals but rather ground into bread for humans
a feed variant containing 50% dry matter and includes ground stalks and grass as well as actual feed
dried grass and dry matter used for additional fiber in animals
a sweet substance full of microbes, used as a binder to feed and improves palatability
compounds that are formed by amino acids
approximate amount of protein available for use
building blocks of proteins
quality having to do with taste
non-protein compound contains 45% nitrogen
materials in feeds that are either processed out or are used for other things
materials that are high in energy and low in fiber
materials that are high in fiber and low in energy