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Agriculture · Q206

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 206

Q206

Almond is originated from which center of origin

A.
Asia minor
Answer
B.
American
C.
Chinese
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Almond is originated from Asia minor.
The almond tree is a native of southwest Asia basically Iran. The domesticated form can ripen fruit as far north as the British Isles.
It is a small tree, growing to 4 - 9 meters tall. The leaves are lanceolate, 6 - 12 centimeters long, and serrated at the edges. The flowers are white or pale pink, 3 - 5 cm diameter with five petals, produced before the leaves in early spring.