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Agriculture · Q253

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 253

Q253

Seed of crop with least storage potential is

A.
Tomato
B.
Onion
Answer
C.
Cucumber
D.
All of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The seed of the crop with the least storage potential is the Onion.
Factors influencing the storage of seeds are Biotic or Abiotic factors.
Onion seeds are naturally short-lived. The storage of seeds is influenced by the genetic makeup of the seed.
The purpose of seed storage is to maintain the seed in good physical and physiological condition from the time they are harvested until the time they are planted. To protect seeds from insects, pests and diseases. To conserve seeds until they germinate for subsequent crop production.