Question

Match List I with List II with the related term
List I:
A. Draining of latex from mango fruit
B. On set of ripening in grape
C. Summer production of lemon under water stress
D. Stage of inflorescence emergence in pineapple
List II:
I. Verasion
II. Verdelli
III. Desapping
IV. Red Heart
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
• B. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
• C. A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV
• D. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

Hint:

To easily remember these: 1. Sap $\to$ Desapping (A-III). 2. Grape ripening $\to$ Veraison (B-I). 3. Lemon water stress $\to$ Verdelli (C-II). 4. Pineapple inflorescence $\to$ Red Heart (D-IV).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Horticultural terms and practices represent specific physiological stages, crop manipulation techniques, or post-harvest procedures aimed at improving fruit quality and yield.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match the descriptions in List I with the corresponding terms in List II:
A. Draining of latex from mango fruit: When mangoes are harvested, sap (latex) flows from the stem end, which can cause skin burn and black spots.
Draining this sap is called Desapping (III).
B. Onset of ripening in grape: The transition stage from berry growth to ripening, characterized by softening of berries and color change, is called Veraison (I).
C. Summer production of lemon under water stress: This is a practice in Italy (Sicily) where lemon trees are water-stressed in summer to induce out-of-season flowering, yielding a summer crop known as Verdelli (II).
D. Stage of inflorescence emergence in pineapple: When the inflorescence emerges from the center of the crown, it appears bright red. This is known as the Red Heart stage (IV).
This gives the match: A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The matching corresponds to option (C).