Introduction to Pomology MCQs (Quiz 11) Posted on July 14, 2026Author agropublishers 0 1. Which fruit crop belongs to the family Rutaceae? Citrus Mango Banana Grape 2. __________ plants are best adapted to Mediterranean climatic conditions Banana Papaya Olive Pineapple 3. Olive plants are primarily _______________ pollinated Bird Butterfly Honeybee Wind 4. Fruit thinning in apple primarily aims to __________________ Increase seed number Improve fruit size and reduce alternate bearing Increase vegetative growth Reduce photosynthesis 5. Most commercial ____________ cultivars are strictly self-incompatible, and require cross-pollination Papaya Almond Guava Banana 6. In apples, ________________ is a physiological disorder, primarily associated with calcium deficiency Anthracnose Fruit cracking Powdery mildew Bitter pit 7. _________________ is a highly prized date cultivar widely cultivated for commercial production across Saudi Arabia and the broader Arabian Peninsula Thompson Seedless Alphonso Khalas Red Delicious 8. Which soil property most strongly affects nutrient availability to fruit plants? Soil Structure Soil pH Soil Color None of these 9. Rising atmospheric CO₂ concentrations generally have the greatest positive effect on _____________________ Aquatic fruit crops CAM fruit crops Most C3 fruit crops C4 fruit crops 10. Fruit cracking in pomegranate is most commonly associated with ________________ Low atmospheric oxygen Sudden fluctuations in soil moisture Continuous moderate irrigation High nitrogen availability Loading … Question 1 of 10
