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[#891] The effect of pollen parent on the developing ovules in the mother plant is termed as
Correct Answer

(D) Metaxenia

Explanation

Solution: The effect of pollen parent on the developing ovules in the mother plant is termed Metaxenia . Metaxenia is the effect of pollen on fruit shape and other fruit characteristics. Metaxenia may be able to be used to identify the best pollenizer parents to decrease the fruit development period and increase yield in mixed cultivar plantings.

[#892] Sun red is a variety of
Correct Answer

(C) Nectarine

Explanation

Solution: Sun red is a variety of Nectarine. Nectarine, ( Prunus persica ), is a smooth-skinned peach of the rose family (Rosaceae) that is grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Sun Red Nectarine trees are semi-freestone nectarine that ripens from mid-May to early June. Sun Red Nectarines require very low chill hours, only 200 - 300 hours of cold weather (8 - 13 days of 45 degrees F. or below). Nectarines are a source of vitamins A and C and are commonly eaten fresh or cooked in conserves, jams and pies.

[#893] Brinjal's edible part is
Correct Answer

(D) Tender stage

Explanation

Solution: Brinjal's edible part is the Tender stage . The eggplant is a delicate, tropical perennial plant often cultivated as a tender or half-hardy annual in temperate climates. In Brinjal or eggplant (Solanum melongena), fruits are used as a vegetable. Fruit is egg-shaped, glossy and purple with white flesh and a spongy, "meaty" texture. The edible part of the brinjal is the pericarp and placenta.

[#894] Economic part of Ambrette is
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(B) Seed coat

Explanation

Solution: Economic part of Ambrette is Seed Coat . It is an aromatic and medicinal plant in the family Malvaceae native to Asia and Australia. The seeds have a sweet, flowery, heavy fragrance similar to that of musk. The seed oil from the seed coat is used as a substitute in perfumes for animal musk, however, this use is now mostly replaced by various synthetic musks due to its high cost.

[#895] The minimum TSS of tomato sauce must be
Correct Answer

(C) 30%

Explanation

Solution: The minimum TSS of tomato sauce must be 30%. Total dissolved solids (TSS) are an important parameter of fruit quality. TSS states the amounts of soluble solids in liquid. TSS value affects the taste of the fruit because it can indicate the level of sweetness of the fruit. Tomato sauce has a TSS of 25 - 30%, while ketchup has a consistency of 28 - 30%. This is because ketchup contains more spices and seasonings than the sauce.