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[#581] Wine flower is caused by
Correct Answer

(A) Yeast

Explanation

Solution: Wine flower is caused by yeast . It is like a thin layer of bacteria has formed on your wine. Winemakers refer to this as flowers or flowers of wine. It slowly degrades the wine and ferments some of the alcohol in the wine. Flor in winemaking is a film of yeast on the surface of the wine, important in the manufacture of some styles of sherry. The flor is formed naturally under certain winemaking conditions, from indigenous yeasts found in the region of Andalucía in southern Spain.

[#582] Jobner Green is a high yielding variety of
Correct Answer

(A) Indian spinach (beet leaf)

Explanation

Solution: Jobner Green is a high-yielding variety of Indian Spinach (beet leaf). This was developed at the Jobner campus of the University of Udaipur by selection from a spontaneous mutation detected in a local collection. It produces green, large, thick and tender leaves with a strong flavour having an entire margin. It is a high yielder and gives an average yield of 30 tonnes/ha.

[#583] Sex form in betel vine is
Correct Answer

(B) Dioecious

Explanation

Solution: The sex form in betel vine is Dioecious which means both male and female clones are cultivated based on local preference. Sex determination in this crop is not readily possible as flowering in both sexes is observed in specific regions of the country. It is a perennial evergreen creeper.

[#584] Seed longevity (years) is presented. Find out the wrong one.
Correct Answer

(D) Okra-5

Explanation

Solution: Seed longevity is defined as seed viability after seed dry storage and therefore describes the total seed life span. This storability period includes both the dormant and non-dormant states. Seed longevity of lettuce is 6 years. Seed longevity of cucumber is 5 years. Seed longevity of onion is 1 year. Seed longevity of okra is 2 years.

[#585] Vitamin abundantly found in rose hips is
Correct Answer

(C) Vitamin C

Explanation

Solution: Vitamin abundantly found in rose hips is Vitamin C . Rosehip is part of the fruit that grows on the blossom of a wild rose called Rosa canina. This rose grows mostly in Europe and parts of Africa and Asia. Rosehips are packed full of vitamin C, E and other antioxidants, minerals and polyphenols. This pseudo fruit exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and antiobesogenic activities.