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Agriculture · Q47

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 47

Q47

The optimum seed rate (kg/hectare) for getting desired population of castor is

A.
12 - 15 kg/hectare
B.
18 - 20 kg/hectare
Answer
C.
20 - 25 kg/hectare
D.
25 - 30 kg/hectare

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The optimum seed rate of castor plantations is approximately 18 - 20 kg/hectare for the desired population. Plant population and arrangement in the cropping system should be properly designed to maximize the seed yield of short height genotypes of castor.