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