Question

Sprouting of Onions during storage is inhibited by using

A Calcium sorbate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Calcium nitrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Gallic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Malic hydrazide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Maleic hydrazide, often known by the brand name Fazor is  a plant growth regulator that reduces growth through preventing cell division but not cell enlargement . It is applied to the foliage of potato, onion, garlic and carrot crops to prevent sprouting during storage.

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