Q693
Arka Surabhi is a variety of
A.
Jasminum sambac
B.
Jasminum grandiflorum
AnswerC.
Jasminum auriculatum
D.
Jasminum flexile
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Arka Surabhi is a variety of Jasminum grandiflorum.This variety belongs to the species Jasminum grandiflorum (Chameli). It is released by IIHR, Bangalore. At IIHR, it is released as a clonal selection from locally grown Jasmine. It yields 10 tons of flowers/ha and 0.35% concrete. Other varieties in this species include CO.1 and CO.2 pitch released from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.