Q176
Delinting of cotton seed may be done with
A.
Sulphuric acid
AnswerB.
Citric acid
C.
Oxalic acid
D.
Hydrochloric acid
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Delinting is the process of removal of fuzz from the seed coat in cotton. It is a crop-specific seed management technique. The conventional chemical delinting process utilizes Hydrochloric acid gas or Sulphuric acid to remove the residual lint attached to the hulls of the cotton seeds.