Agronomy - Study Mode

[#641] Variety of maize having high quantity of lysine.
Correct Answer

(A) Shakti

Explanation

Solution: Shakti is the variety of maize having a high quantity of lysine. The other varieties Rattan, and Protina are also evaluated and released for cultivation based on being rich in amino acid lysine. Quality protein maize (QPM) is a family of maize varieties. These amino acids are essential for humans and monogastric animals but are limiting amino acids in grains.

[#642] Cotton generally required temperature for vegetative growth
Correct Answer

(A) 21° - 27°C

Explanation

Solution: Cotton is the Kharif crop in the major parts of the country, the irrigated crop is sown in March - May and the rain fed crop in June - July with the commencement of the monsoon. It generally requires the temperature for vegetative growth approximately between 21°C - 27°C.

[#643] Amongst oil cakes, the highest nitrogen content is in
Correct Answer

(C) Groundnut cake

Explanation

Solution: Groundnut cake is a great fertilizer as it promotes the healthy growth of the plant. It provides a high yield with lush green and velvety leaves. Groundnut cake contains about 7.3% of nitrogen content. Castor cake has 4.3% of nitrogen content. Coconut cake contains 3% of nitrogen content.

[#644] Example of a Semi-root parasitic tree Species
Correct Answer

(B) Santalum sp (Sandal)

Explanation

Solution: Santalum sp (Sandal) is a semi-root parasitic tree species. It is a genus of woody flowering plants and valuable sandalwood trees. Most of the root parasites photosynthesize their food but tap the roots of the other species for water and inorganic nutrients.

[#645] National Research Centre for groundnut is located at
Correct Answer

(C) Junagarh

Explanation

Solution: National Research Centre for Groundnut is a Premier national level institute set up by the ICAR. It caters to the need for agricultural science research in the field of groundnut crops in India. It was established in 1979 at Junagarh, Gujarat. Dr. C. S. Praharaj is the Director of NRCG.