Introduction to Pomology MCQs (Quiz 18) Posted on July 25, 2026Author agropublishers 0 1. A clone in pomology consists of plants that are ___________________________ Produced from seeds Genetically identical through vegetative propagation Developed by cross-pollination Different genetically 2. The radicle is the first part of a seed embryo to emerge during germination, and in dicot plants, it grows directly into the main root that persists throughout the plant’s life, a root known as the ______________________ Adventitious root Taproot Aerial root Fibrous root 3. Which statement best describes the main role of cytokinins in kiwifruit production? They primarily act to induce flowering and break bud dormancy They are applied to promote fruit drop and reduce crop load They are used mainly to accelerate fruit ripening on the vine They are used to enhance fruit size by stimulating cell division 4. The ripening of non-climacteric fruits depends primarily on ___________________________ Ripening while attached to the plant Postharvest ethylene production Artificial chilling Increased respiration after harvest 5. Removing excess fruits reduces the total number of _____________________ Leaves Sinks competing for assimilates Flower buds Roots 6. Ethephon promotes fruit thinning by releasing ___________________ Cytokinin Gibberellin Ethylene Auxin 7. What is a common use of ethephon in pineapple production? To induce flowering and achieve more uniform fruiting To prevent sunburn damage on the fruit To reduce fruit acidity at harvest To increase fruit size by enhancing cell division 8. In commercial orchards, dwarfing rootstocks are primarily adopted to ______________ Increase juvenile period Facilitate high-density planting Increase seed viability Promote vigorous vegetative growth 9. ______________ of the following fruits is non-climacteric fruit Mango Grape Apple Banana 10. In fruit trees, developing fruits are considered _______________ Meristems Sources Storage organs Sinks Loading … Question 1 of 10
