Horticulture - Study Mode
[#361] Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) is situated at . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer
(A) Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation
Solution: The Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) is situated at Solan. Himachal Pradesh. The Directorate of Mushroom Research was established under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in the year 1983. It has grown up as a Centre of excellence for mushroom research and training in the country. It also plays a key role in creating awareness and popularization of mushroom cultivation throughout the country.
[#362] Each beetroot fruit contain 2 - 6 seeds, hence requires
Correct Answer
(A) Thinning
Explanation
Solution: Each beetroot fruit contains 2 - 6 seeds, hence requiring Thinning. As they get crowded in the row. Young tops make excellent greens. After thinning, the plants should be 2 to 3 inches apart. Thinning of beets can be done in two ways. Either pull the extra seedlings out completely or just cut off the leaves. The latter is the preferred method because it results in less root disturbance to the seedlings you keep, but I usually just pull the extras out.
[#363] Introduction of genes coding for Bacillus thuringenesis insecticidal crystal protein confer resistance to
Correct Answer
(A) Insects
Explanation
Solution: Introduction of genes coding for Bacillus thruringiensis insecticidal crystal protein confer resistance to Insects. The toxic insecticidal proteins secreted by Bacillus thuringiensis kill the insect and not the bacteria itself because the Bt toxin proteins exist as an inactive proteins which become active due to the alkaline environment in the gut of insects and thus cause intestinal perforation and do not harm the bacteria itself.
[#364] 'Vegetable Science' journal is published from
Correct Answer
(D) Varanasi
Explanation
Solution: A vegetable science journal is published in Varanasi. It is published in January and July of every year i.e. twice a year. It is a flagship journal of the Indian society of vegetable science. Original research in the field of breeding, physiology, ecology, production, management, seed technology, genomics molecular breeding, etc. It also contains invited reviews and interpretation articles and perspective that offers thought and commentary on recent advances in vegetable science.
[#365] The first synthetic cabbage variety was recommended in the year
Correct Answer
(C) 1992
Explanation
Solution: The first synthetic cabbage variety was recommended in the year 1992. Cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var capitata) is a small, leafy biennial producing a compact globular mass of smooth or crinkled leaves wrapped over each other known as head.