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Agriculture · Q490

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 490

Q490

Mutant variety of almond is

A.
IXL
B.
Neplus ultra
C.
Sloh
D.
Supernova
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The mutant variety of almonds is Supernova.
It is a late-flowering self-compatible mutant, obtained by the irradiation of the early-flowering self-incompatible cultivar 'Fascionello'.
This cultivar has a Semi-entire shell, Late ripening, productive and self-fertile.
Suitable in warm weather; fear frost but the best variety bloom later than those that are grown old.