Practice Horticulture and Details Questions and Answers

• ‘Sonaka’ is an important seedless grape variety derived from mutation in which parent cultivar?
• The polyembryonic rootstock ‘Turpentine’ is used in propagation of which tropical fruit crop?
• Which plant hormone is primarily associated with the enhancement of senescence in fruit crops?
• The undesirable enzymatic browning observed in cut apples is mainly caused by which of the following enzymes?
• Controlled atmospheric storage of fruits aims to regulate which key atmospheric gases for prolonging shelf life and quality?
• Which of the following compounds serves as the biochemical precursor for the synthesis of the plant hormone ethylene?
• The characteristic fruity aroma in most ripe fruits is largely attributed to the presence of which chemical group?
• In pomegranate cultivation, which of the following practices is used effectively to reduce damage by the pest ‘anar butterfly’?
• Which of the following fruits is considered the most suitable for preventing scurvy due to its high vitamin C content?
• ‘Granulation’ is a serious internal fruit disorder affecting which of the following fruit crops?
• ‘spongy tissue’ in mango fruits is categorized under which of the following causes?
• ‘Mohitnagar’ is a well-recognized cultivar of which of the following plantation crops?
• From a botanical perspective, the mature fruit of litchi is classified as which of the following fruit types?
• The common mango disorder known as ‘black tip’ is typically associated with which of the following environmental factors?
• The mango hybrid ‘Mallika’ is the result of a cross between which of the following parental combinations?
• At what concentration (in ppm) is NAA most effective in controlling floral malformation in mango orchards?
• In mango, the soil application of paclobutrazol is most useful for mitigating which problematic phenomenon?
• ‘Umran’ is a prominent commercial cultivar of which indigenous fruit?
• Which herbicide is effectively used as a pre-emergence weed control in lilium cultivation?
• Which among the following chrysanthemum varieties is not considered suitable for making garlands?
• Which species of rose exhibits the highest resistance to cold climatic conditions?
• The calyx splitting disorder commonly observed in carnation flowers is primarily due to which of the following causes?
• Under Bangalore climatic conditions, what is the most recommended schedule for rose pruning?
• Among the types of carnations, which one is predominantly cultivated on a commercial scale in greenhouse conditions?
• Marigold plants were first introduced and widely spread across different parts of the world during which historical period?
• Which carnation variety has demonstrated resistance against Fusarium wilt, making it suitable for disease-prone areas?
• Which among the following is the most common disease affecting lilium plants in floriculture production?
• A corm, which is used in vegetative propagation of certain flowers, is morphologically classified as a modified:
• What is the most suitable harvesting stage of rose when grown for cut flower purposes to ensure long vase life?
• Chrysanthemum is categorized under which photoperiodic response group for flowering?
• In carnation cultivation, what is the minimum night temperature threshold required for healthy plant growth?
• Grassiness, a physiological disorder in carnations characterized by abnormal flower development, is primarily caused by:
• Which is considered the best season for taking chrysanthemum cuttings to ensure successful rooting and establishment?
• In gladiolus cultivation, what is the primary reason for the practice of disbudding during the flowering period?
• Which plant growth regulator is commonly sprayed to promote uniform flowering in chrysanthemum plants?
• Which of the following is the most suitable pH range for gladiolus cultivation to support optimal growth and corm development?
• What is the primary function of applying ethylene-releasing compounds like ethephon in cut flower crops?
• Which nutrient deficiency is most commonly associated with distorted and brittle petals in cut flowers like gerbera?
• Under which low-temperature conditions can orchid flowers be safely stored for up to two weeks without compromising their quality and freshness?
• In citrus fruits, harvesting maturity is best determined by evaluating which of the following chemical indicators?