Agronomy - Study Mode

[#206] First patent for life forms was awarded to
Correct Answer

(D) Anand Chakrabarty

Explanation

Solution: The first patent for life forms was awarded to Anand Chakrabarty for the new microbe, which is "Multiplasmid hydrogen-degrading Pseudomonas". These microbes could digest about two-thirds of the hydrocarbons that would be found in a typical oil spill.

[#207] Fluchloralin is generally applied as
Correct Answer

(D) Pre-plant incorporation

Explanation

Solution: Fluchlorin is one of the dinitroaniline pesticides to prevent the growth of grasses and weeds in cultivated crops. It is generally applied as Pre-plant incorporation. It can be applied to soil and incorporated before sowing rainfed groundnut.

[#208] International Center for Agricultural Research in dry areas is located in
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(B) Lebanon

Explanation

Solution: In 2012, ICARDA relocated its headquarters from Aleppo, Syria to Beirut in partnership with the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, the Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute and the American University of Beirut strengthening a solid research infrastructure. International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) is headquartered in Verdun, Beirut, Lebanon and was established in 1977. It has implemented research-for-development programs in 50 countries across the world’s dry areas. It aims to provide innovative, science-based solutions for communities across non-tropical dry areas.

[#209] The fast growing tree species is
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(C) Eucalyptus

Explanation

Solution: Eucalyptus is a rapidly growing tree. The trees are periodically cut at the ground level to stimulate growth. It is a medium to a tall tree reaching 20 - 50 meters in height and up to 2 meters in diameter approximately. These plants have bark that is either smooth, fibrous, hard or stingy and leaves with oil glands.

[#210] The sub-species of Oryza sativa species is grown
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Oryza sativa is the scientific name of the Rice that is farmed and grown globally as a staple crop. There are various subspecies grown in various parts of the world. Japonica is grown in Japan, jawanica in Indonesia and Indica in India.