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Agriculture · Q495

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 495

Q495

Pant shubhra and pusa shubhra are the varieties of

A.
Cauliflower
Answer
B.
Tomato
C.
Cabbage
D.
Brinjal

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pant shubhra and Pusa shubhra are varieties of Cauliflower.
Pant Shubra is a mid-season variety. This variety is characterized by semi-erect outer leaves. Inner leaves partially cover the curds which are compact, slightly conical, non-ricey, and off-white. This variety produces marketable curds by December - January. It takes about 120 days to produce marketable curds from nursery sowing. The yield potential of this variety is 250 q/ha.
Pusa Shubhra is a variety of cauliflower. It belongs to the third maturity group. It is suitable for the rainy season. Curds are compact, a bit conical, creamish white and non-leafy.