Q480
Which of the following is used to check sprouting of onion under storage?
A.
N. A. A
B.
M. H.
AnswerC.
G. A
D.
I. A. A
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
M. H. (Maleic Hydrazide) is used to check the sprouting of onion under storage.It is generally applied as a foliar spray to crops in the field as herbicide and plant growth regulators.
It is applied to onions in the field at a rate of 2.2 kg/ha when the bulbs are mature. Five to seven green leaves are essential for adequate absorption of the compound. The crop is harvested after 2 - 4 weeks and the tops are removed.