New Click here to Enroll for SIDBI MSME Expert Classes by Experts

    Register

    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.

    Practice Next