Description : Stage at which seed achieves it maximum dry weight and has maximum germination potential and vigor is: a. Physiological maturity b. Edible maturity c. Harvest maturity d. None of above
Last Answer : Physiological maturity
Description : Hybrid vigor in vegetables is manifested by a. High yield b. Uniformity in size c. Uniformity in maturity d. All of above
Last Answer : All of above
Description : The poorest seed storage capacity is in: a. Okra b. Peas c. Cucurbits d. Onion
Last Answer : Onion
Description : During storage of vegetable seeds, seed moisture should be a. Less than 10% b. Equal to 10% c. Greater than 10% d. None of above
Last Answer : Less than 10%
Description : The most important seed component affecting seed /viability during storage is: a. Temperature b. Humidity c. Moisture d. Food reserves
Last Answer : Temperature
Description : Removal of off type plants from a seed field is termed as: a. Weeding b. Rouging c. Hoeing d. All of abov
Last Answer : Rouging
Description : In plants, __________ is the process of converting stored energy into energy for plant growth. a. Transpiration b. Photosynthesis c. Respiration d. Pollination
Last Answer : Respiration
Description : For optimum vase life, most cut flowers should be stored at temperatures close to: a. 40 ºF b. 45 ºF c. 30 ºF d. 50 ºF
Last Answer : 40 ºF
Description : At a temperature slightly above optimum, carbohydrates are ________: a. Produced b. Stored c. Utilized d. Increased
Last Answer : Utilized
Description : Citrus seeds can be stored with Charcoal at following temperature in dry conditions. a. 0-3°C b. 3-10°C c. 10-15°C d. Above 15°C
Last Answer : 3-10°C
Description : Colour of carrot roots is affected by: a. Soil temperature b. Soil moisture c. Soil texture d. All of above
Last Answer : Soil moisture
Description : Dormancy of seed is a biological mechanisms that provides protection against ______: a. Seed spoilage b. Embryo abortion c. Pre mature germination d. Dehydration
Last Answer : Pre mature germination
Description : Almond is a drupe fruit, in which the edible portion is: a. Pericarp b. c. Seed d. Mesocarp
Last Answer : Seed
Description : Guava seed before germination requires: a. Fungicide treatment b. Chemical treatment c. Commercial grade H2SO4 treatment d. All of above
Last Answer : Commercial grade H2SO4 treatment
Description : Seed germination percentage of rough lemon is: a. 50-60% b. 60-70% c. 70-80% d. 80-90%
Last Answer : 60-70%
Description : The germination of seed in which cotyledons come above ground is a. Epigeal b. Hypogeal c. Epigynous d. Epipetalous
Last Answer : Epigeal
Description : The nutritive tissue around the embryo in seed is a. Endosmosis b. Endodermis c. Endosperm d. Embryo-sac
Last Answer : Endosperm
Description : High seed germination in cucumber occurs under temperature range of: a. 20-25°C b. 25-30°C c. 15-25°C d. None of above
Last Answer : 20-25°C
Description : The fruits which do not naturally open to shed seed are known as: a. Dehiscent fruit b. Fleshy fruit c. Dry fruit d. Indehiscent fruit
Last Answer : Indehiscent fruit
Description : Ripened ovary is called as: a. Flower b. Seed c. Fruit d. Embryo
Last Answer : Fruit
Description : The development of fruit without fertilization or seed is called as: a. Pollination b. polyembryony c. pseudogamy d. Parthenocarpy
Last Answer : Parthenocarpy
Description : Mushroom seed is called: a. Spawn b. Seed c. Button d. None
Last Answer : Spawn
Description : Edible part of pomegranate is a. Seed b. Vesicles c. Mesocarp d. Aril
Last Answer : Aril
Description : Skirt in date palm fruit is a. Exocarp b. Merocarp c. Endocarp d. Seed
Last Answer : Endocarp
Description : Micropyle is an opening in a. Stomata b. Seed c. Ovary d. Flower
Description : Dormancy in plant and seed is mainly due to a. Environmental factor b. Physiological factor c. a & b d. None
Last Answer : a & b
Description : Rest is a natural process in a. Seed b. Seed & plant c. Plant d. Tropical plant
Last Answer : Seed & plant
Description : Metaxenia is the impact of a. Pollen on seed b. Pollen on fruit c. Pollen on ovule d. Pollen on ovary
Last Answer : Pollen on ovule
Description : Seed of strawberry fruit is: a. Achene b. True seed c. Viable seed d. Aborted seed
Last Answer : Achene
Description : Kinnow seed is: a. Polyembryonic b. Monoembryonic c. Multiembryonic d. None
Last Answer : Polyembryonic
Description : Salient factors which contribute to the fruit drop are: a. Embryo abortion b. Seed number of fruit c. Moisture supply d. All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Botanical seed of potato is a. Seed potato b. Potato seed c. None of above d. Slips
Last Answer : Potato seed
Description : Quality seed carrot is produced through a. Seed to seed method b. Toping in situ method c. Steeklings d. None of these
Last Answer : Steekling
Description : Development of seed stalks earlier in biennial crops is called a. Bolting b. Buttoning c. Greening d. None of these
Last Answer : Bolting
Description : Seed rate/acre in potato for autumn crop is a. 900-1100 Kg b. 500 Kg c. 400 Kg d. 100 Kg
Last Answer : 900-1100 Kg
Description : Seed potato seed has a. Dormancy b. Rest period c. Both of these d. None of these
Last Answer : Dormancy
Description : The portion of axis below the cotyledons in seed is: a. Micropyl b. Hypocotyl c. Epicotyl d. None of above
Last Answer : Hypocotyl
Description : Exposure of seed to low temperature before germination is termed as : a. Scarification b. Stratification c. Vernalization d. All of above
Last Answer : Stratification
Description : Turmeric is propagated by: a. Corms b. Seed c. Rhizome d. Bulb
Last Answer : Rhizome
Description : In Pakistan, vegetables for seed production are harvested by: a. Manual method b. Machines c. Combine harvestors d. All of above
Last Answer : Manual method
Description : Water melon for seed should be harvested when a. Tendrils wither b. Skin color is green c. Skin color is pale yellow d. Vine dry out
Last Answer : Tendrils wither
Description : Seed production in biennial vegetables is mostly done by: a. Seed to seed method b. In situ method c. Replanting method d. All of above
Description : Isolation during seed production is done by: a. Types (Varieties) b. Plantation at a distance c. Zoning d. All of above
Last Answer : Plantation at a distance
Description : Potato is generally propagated through a. Seed potato b. Potato seed c. True Potato Seed d. All of above
Description : For hybrid seed production _______ flowers are completely suppressed on female plants. a. Staminate b. Pistillate c. Staminode d. Alternat
Last Answer : Staminate
Description : Controlled inhibition of seed is termed as: a. Priming b. Soaking c. Chilling d. None of above
Last Answer : None of above
Description : Researchers describe seed moisture contents in terms of : a. Dry weight b. Wet weight c. Percent weight d. a & b
Description : Tetrazolium test to check seed viability is a. Chemical test b. Enzyme test c. Germination test d. a & c
Last Answer : a & c
Description : Endosperm like tissue (2n) in seed developing from nucellus is : c. Endospem d. Cotyledom e. Perisperm f. Mericar
Last Answer : Perisperm
Description : During seed formation, a sear left by the funiculus is termed as a. Hilum b. Funiculus c. Operculum d. Raph
Last Answer : Operculum