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Seeds of different cereals and legumes are -
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The seeds that can tolerate drying and can remain viable for years are called orthodox seeds. These seeds are stored at low temperatures by drying them such that the moisture content is less than 10%. The seeds are stored till the next sowing period. Cereal and legume seeds are of orthodox type. Thus the correct answer is option A.
The material of biological origin, which is used to maintain and improve soil fertility is -
The first bioinsecticide to be developed on a commercial scale was -
The first inorganic pesticide to be used commercially was -
Bordeaux mixture (also called Bordo Mix) is a mixture of copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4) and slaked lime (Ca(OH)2) used as a fungicide. It is used in vineyards, fruit-farms and gardens to prevent infestations of downy mildew, powdery mildew and other fungi. It is sprayed on plants as a preventative; its mode of action is ineffective after a fungus has become established. It was invented in the Bordeaux region of France in the late 19th century. If it is applied in large quantities annually for many years, the copper in the mixture eventually becomes a pollutant. So, it is the first inorganic pesticide to be used commercially compared to Burgundy mixture, DDT and 2,4-D.
Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
Crops with recalcitrant seed include -
Botanical name of tea is
Pulses belong to the family of-
Leguminosae is a part of a major group Angiosperms (Flowering plants) that consist the pulses.
The Fabaceae or Leguminosae, are generraly referred to as LEGUMES. They are economically important family of flowering plants.
Pulses, generally, the dry seeds are cunsumed by humans on a large scale and they are a significant source of protein, dietary fiber, carbohydrates and dietary minerals.
Many cereals, some fruits and tropical roots are a part of Leguminosae have been a staple human food for millennia.
Species of Leguminosae that are a part of The Plant List belong to 917 plant genera.
Richest source of protein among the following is -
Peanuts are rich in essential nutrients. In a 100 g serving, peanuts provide 570 calories and are an excellent source of several B vitamins, vitamin E, several dietary minerals, such as manganese (95% DV), magnesium (52% DV) and phosphorus (48% DV), and dietary fibre. They also contain about 52% protein per 100 g serving, a higher proportion than in many tree nuts. It has the highest amount of protein among the four.
Lycopersicum esculentum is the botanical name of-
The tomato is the edible, often red fruit/berry of the nightshade Lycopersicum esculentum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in the South American Andes and its use as a food originated in Mexico and spread throughout the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas. It 's many varieties are now widely grown, sometimes in greenhouses in cooler climates. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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