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Differentiate between a true seed and a horticultural seed, Enumerate the advantages and
disadvantages of seed propagation. (5 Marks)

Give the PoP of Pineapple cultivation in Kerala as recommended by KAU, mentioning
planting season, suitable varieties, preparation of land, selection and treatment of suckers,

planting, manuring and early induction of flowering. (7 Marks)
Give the recipe for preparing one litre of pineapple squash. Describe the procedure of its

Preparation and bottling. (7 Marks)
Define bearing habit in fruit trees and elucidate its importance in perennial horticultural crops.
Enumerate the Brouping of fruit trees based on bearing habit, (7 Marks)

Briefly describe post-harvest processing of black pepper to produce the following products
(a) Black pepper of commerce (b) White pepper (c) Dehydrated green pepper (ರ) Pepper oil

and (e) Pepper oleoresin. (7 Marks)
~ Differentiate between a botanical fruit and horticultural fruit. What are the three major

Broups of fruits classified based on climatic requirements ? Briefly explain each. (7 Marks)
. Discuss the problems of horticulture Sector in Kerala State. (10 Marks)
~ Discuss the prospects of horticulture sector in Kerala State. (10 Marks)
. Define seed dormancy. Explain various methods to overcome seed dormancy. (10 Marks)

Discuss seed extraction, seed treatment methods and nursery practices in cardamom. (10 Marks)
‏۔‎ Define the term ‘orchard’, Briefly mention the objectives of laying out of an orchard.

Discuss the important systems of orchard layout. (10 Marks)
. Define pre-cooling and mention its relevance in fruits and vegetables. Explain various

pre-cooling methods. (10 Marks)

What are the objectives and advantages of High Density Planting (HDP) in fruit crops ?

Explain various HDP methods. (10 Marks)

Define plant growth regulators. Describe various applications of plant growth regulators in

horticulture. (10 Marks)

~ Explain the significance and objectives of training of perennial horticultural crops. Give

details of major training systems being practiced, (10 Marks)

. List out the factors to be considered for selecting a site for a commercial plant nursery.

Briefly explain the different components of a commercial plant nursery. (10 Marks)

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