Horticulture - Study Mode

[#761] The book HORTI SCIENCE is written by
Correct Answer

(C) Jennick

Explanation

Solution: The book HORTISCIENCE is written by Jules Jennick . This book is designed for the beginning horticultural student, Janick's book examines the scientific concepts upon which horticulture is based, viewing horticulture from the standpoints of biology, environment, technology and industry.

[#762] Most commonly used sugar in flower preservation solution is
Correct Answer

(A) Sucrose

Explanation

Solution: Most commonly used sugar in flower preservation solution is Sucrose . Sugar mixed with water is an important component of cut flower preservation. Cut flowers require a certain amount of acidity in their water, as well as bacterial control if they are to thrive. It has been concluded that 200 ppm 8-HQS combined with 2% sucrose solution has the potential to be used as a commercial cut flower preservative.

[#763] Blue Lake is the cultivar of
Correct Answer

(B) French bean

Explanation

Solution: Blue lake is the cultivar of French bean . Blue lake bean is botanically classified as Phaseolus vulgaris, belonging to Fabaceae family. Blue Lake Bean is an heirloom variety that is one of the most-popular bush bean varieties grown by backyard gardeners. 5 - 6″ round pods that are excellent for eating fresh or canning.

[#764] . . . . . . . . is an extensive method of vegetable cultivation.
Correct Answer

(B) Truck gardening

Explanation

Solution: Truck gardening is an extensive method of vegetable cultivation. Truck gardening is the method of growing special vegetable crops in relatively larger quantities for distant markets by employing extensive methods. In this method of gardening, in general, a more extensive and less intensive method of cultivation than market gardening is followed. Such farms are located far away from the centre of consumption preferably by the side of rail routes or metallic roads, which makes it easy to be transported.

[#765] Which fruit is most suited for preparation of marmalade
Correct Answer

(C) Orange

Explanation

Solution: Orange is the fruit that is most suited for the preparation of marmalade. Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits boiled with sugar and water. The well-known version is made from bitter orange. It is also made from lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, sweet oranges, bergamots and other citrus fruits or a combination.