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Fruit Production and Cultivation

Description: Fruit Production and Cultivation Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of fruit tree training system?

  1. Central Leader

  2. Open Center

  3. Espalier

  4. Bush


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bush is not a major type of fruit tree training system. Central Leader, Open Center, and Espalier are all common training systems used for fruit trees.

What is the process of removing unwanted branches and shoots from a fruit tree called?

  1. Pruning

  2. Grafting

  3. Pollination

  4. Harvesting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pruning is the process of removing unwanted branches and shoots from a fruit tree to improve its shape, health, and productivity.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of fruit tree propagation?

  1. Grafting

  2. Budding

  3. Layering

  4. Seed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Seed is not a common method of fruit tree propagation because it can result in trees that are not true-to-type and may not have the desired characteristics.

What is the process of transferring pollen from the male anther to the female stigma of a flower called?

  1. Pollination

  2. Fertilization

  3. Germination

  4. Ripening


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the male anther to the female stigma of a flower, which is necessary for fertilization and fruit production.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fruit tree pest?

  1. Aphids

  2. Codling Moth

  3. Japanese Beetle

  4. Earthworm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earthworm is not a common type of fruit tree pest. Aphids, Codling Moth, and Japanese Beetle are all common pests that can damage fruit trees.

What is the process of thinning out excess fruit from a fruit tree called?

  1. Pruning

  2. Grafting

  3. Pollination

  4. Fruit Thinning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fruit Thinning is the process of thinning out excess fruit from a fruit tree to improve the quality and size of the remaining fruit.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fruit tree disease?

  1. Apple Scab

  2. Powdery Mildew

  3. Fire Blight

  4. Nitrogen Deficiency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nitrogen Deficiency is not a common type of fruit tree disease. Apple Scab, Powdery Mildew, and Fire Blight are all common diseases that can affect fruit trees.

What is the process of harvesting fruit from a fruit tree called?

  1. Pruning

  2. Grafting

  3. Pollination

  4. Harvesting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harvesting is the process of gathering ripe fruit from a fruit tree.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fruit tree storage method?

  1. Cold Storage

  2. Controlled Atmosphere Storage

  3. Modified Atmosphere Packaging

  4. Canning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Canning is not a common type of fruit tree storage method. Cold Storage, Controlled Atmosphere Storage, and Modified Atmosphere Packaging are all common methods used to store fruit.

What is the process of preserving fruit by heating it to a high temperature and then sealing it in a container called?

  1. Canning

  2. Freezing

  3. Drying

  4. Pickling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canning is the process of preserving fruit by heating it to a high temperature and then sealing it in a container.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fruit tree pruning tool?

  1. Hand Pruners

  2. Loppers

  3. Pole Pruners

  4. Chainsaw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chainsaw is not a common type of fruit tree pruning tool. Hand Pruners, Loppers, and Pole Pruners are all common tools used for pruning fruit trees.

What is the process of applying chemicals to fruit trees to control pests and diseases called?

  1. Spraying

  2. Dusting

  3. Fertilizing

  4. Watering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spraying is the process of applying chemicals to fruit trees to control pests and diseases.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fruit tree fertilizer?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Lime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lime is not a common type of fruit tree fertilizer. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium are all common fertilizers used for fruit trees.

What is the process of providing water to fruit trees called?

  1. Irrigation

  2. Fertilization

  3. Pruning

  4. Harvesting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Irrigation is the process of providing water to fruit trees.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fruit tree soil management practice?

  1. Mulching

  2. Cover Cropping

  3. Tillage

  4. Fertilization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fertilization is not a common type of fruit tree soil management practice. Mulching, Cover Cropping, and Tillage are all common practices used to manage fruit tree soil.

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