Horticulture High-Frequency Concepts & Disorder Matrix
Horticultural entrance tests test detailed knowledge of physiological disorders, varieties, pollination mechanics, and PGR dosages across commercial crops.
| Crop & Disorder | Causal Factor | Corrective Management |
|---|---|---|
| Mango Spongy Tissue | Heat convection & enzymatic degradation | Sod culture, mulching, harvesting at 3/4th maturity |
| Mango Malformation | Fusarium moniliforme & low winter temps | Deblossoming at bud burst stage + NAA @ 200 ppm in October |
| Citrus Granulation | High temperature & humidity during ripening | Spraying Zinc sulphate (0.5%) + Copper sulphate (0.2%) |
| Tomato Blossom End Rot | Calcium (Ca) deficiency & water stress | Foliar spray of Calcium chloride (0.5%) at fruit set |
| Cauliflower Whiptail | Molybdenum (Mo) deficiency in acidic soils | Soil application of Ammonium molybdate @ 1-2 kg/ha |
20 High-Yield MCQs Practice Highlights
Mastering these 20 objective questions will give you an immediate edge in ICAR PG and ASRB NET Fruit/Vegetable Science:
Key Exam Takeaways:
- 1. "Amrapali" mango is a cross between: Dashehari x Neelum (DNA formula). It is suited for high-density planting at 2.5m x 2.5m (1600 plants/ha).
- 2. The commercial propagation method of Pomegranate is: Hardwood stem cuttings and air layering (gootee).
- 3. "Pusa snowball" is a variety of: Late group European cauliflower.
- 4. The red color in tomato fruit is due to: Lycopene, which synthesizes optimally between 20°C and 24°C.
- 5. National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) is located at: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu.
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