Agronomy - Study Mode

[#731] The Kresek occurs in early stage of plant growth of rice in
Correct Answer

(A) BLB

Explanation

Solution: Kresek is nothing but a phase in a wilting syndrome that occurs in the early stage of plant growth of rice in Bacterial leaf blight (BLB). BLB is the destructive bacterial disease observed for the first time in Japan and is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas . Keresek mostly occurs within 3 - 4 weeks after transplantation of the crop.

[#732] Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has its headquarters in
Correct Answer

(C) Rome

Explanation

Solution: FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and was formed on 16 th October 1945, and headquartered in Rome, Lazio. It is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

[#733] Arkel, Early Badger, Bonneville and Early December are the improved varieties of
Correct Answer

(B) Pea

Explanation

Solution: Pea is an annual plant, with a life cycle of one year and belongs to the legume family. Arkel, Early Badger, Bonneville and Early December are the improved varieties of Pea. Arkel is the early season variety introduced from England Dwarf plants bearing double pods at lower nodes and singles at upper nodes. Early Badger is a dwarf, Wrinkled seeded variety introduced from the USA. Bonneville is a popular introduced variety from the USA, plants are medium tall and flowers are mostly borne in doubles. Early December is also known as Jawahar Matar 3 and was developed at Jabalpur by the process of hybridization. It gives high shelling percentage.

[#734] Where is headquarter of Rajasthan Agricultural University located?
Correct Answer

(B) Bikaner

Explanation

Solution: Rajasthan Agricultural University is Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University headquartered at Bichhwal, Bikaner, Rajasthan. This university concisely aims to impart and promote knowledge related to agriculture. It is authorized to provide instructions in Agriculture and its allied sciences.

[#735] Berseem seeds are treated with
Correct Answer

(B) Rhizobium trifoli

Explanation

Solution: Berseem is an annual clover that belongs to the legume family, cultivated mostly in irrigated sub-tropical regions. Berseem is generally frost-sensitive, used mostly as fodder and cover crop. Berseem seeds are treated with Rhizobium trifoli culture to get a good yield. Rhizobium culture forms a symbiotic association between the roots and nitrogen-fixing bacteria.