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[#501] "Bulletin of Vegetable Crop Research" is published from
Correct Answer

(C) Poland

Explanation

Solution: “Bulletin of vegetable crop research” is published in Poland . The Vegetable Crops Research Bulletin is a peer-reviewed journal, that publishes mainly original research papers. The journal examines various aspects of research and is devoted to the publication of papers dealing with the following subjects: biotechnology, plant breeding, crop cultivation outdoors and under covers, soil management and plant nutrition, etc.

[#502] Universal donor variety of cherry is
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Universal Donor variety of Cherry is all the given options that are, Vega, Stella and Vista. These are good pollinizers to plant with any variety. Pollination is an important consideration in cherries. Many modern varieties are self-fertile and are universal pollen donors. There is strong anecdotal evidence to suggest that even self-fertile cherries give greater yields per hectare when planted in blocks of 3 rows with other pollen donors.

[#503] Raw material for synthesis for Synthetic Vitamin-A is
Correct Answer

(C) Lemongrass

Explanation

Solution: The raw material for the synthesis of Synthetic Vitamin-A is Lemongrass . Lemon grass is, also called fever grass, a perennial plant with thin, long leaves that is indigenous to many Asian countries. Lemon grass contains citral, which is an essential oil and has medicinal and other useful significance. Nutritionally, lemongrass is a good source of vitamins A and C, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, potassium, calcium and manganese.

[#504] Sympodial Orchid is
Correct Answer

(C) Cattleya

Explanation

Solution: The sympodial Orchid is Cattleya . A sympodial orchid has a stem that grows pretty close to the ground, although its flower spikes are sometimes mistaken for stems. From this low-growing stem, which is called a rhizome, sprout pseudobulbs, one growing from the base of the previous one. Cattleya is a genus of sympodial orchids.

[#505] Mineral found abundantly in bitter gourd is
Correct Answer

(D) Fe

Explanation

Solution: A mineral found abundantly in the bitter gourd is Fe (Iron) . Bitter gourd is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins like A and C. It contains twice the calcium of spinach and beta-carotene of broccoli. Various anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds are present in bitter gourd. 100 grams of bitter gourd gives about 19 calories of energy. Around 3.5 grams of carbohydrates and 2.4 grams of fibre are present in 100 grams of karela while it contains only 150 mg of fats and 930 mg of proteins. It also has a high water content of 87 grams.