How to Identify and Classify Taro Roots - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to initially identify a taro root?
A) Soil type
B) Rootlet length
C) Leaf color
D) Corm shape and size
  • 2. Which part of the taro plant is the corm?
A) The root
B) The leaf
C) The underground stem
D) The flower
  • 3. What is the texture of a mature taro corm typically like?
A) Brittle and crumbly
B) Slimy and watery
C) Soft and mushy
D) Firm and dense
  • 4. What is the typical skin color of a taro corm?
A) Green
B) Brown
C) Red
D) Blue
  • 5. What is the flesh color of taro used for classification?
A) Only if the skin is damaged
B) Only if the corm is immature
C) No, only skin color matters
D) Yes, it is a key identifier
  • 6. Which flesh color indicates high levels of beta-carotene?
A) Pink
B) White
C) Orange
D) Purple
  • 7. What do the rings on a cut taro corm indicate?
A) Growth stages
B) Water content
C) Nutrient content
D) Disease presence
  • 8. What is 'acridity' related to in taro?
A) The sugar content
B) The level of calcium oxalate crystals
C) The fiber content
D) The starch content
  • 9. How does acridity affect the taro?
A) It causes a burning sensation
B) It increases the shelf life
C) It makes it sweeter
D) It makes it easier to digest
  • 10. What preparation method is usually required for high-acridity taro?
A) Extensive cooking
B) Fermentation
C) Eating raw
D) Light steaming
  • 11. The scientific name for taro is:
A) Colocasia esculenta
B) Ipomoea batatas
C) Manihot esculenta
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 12. What is the typical shape of a 'bunlong' type taro?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Round
C) Elongated
D) Flat
  • 13. Which taro variety is known for its vibrant purple flesh?
A) 'Okinawan Purple'
B) 'Eddoe'
C) 'Yautia'
D) 'Dasheen'
  • 14. What is 'Dasheen' primarily used for?
A) For medicinal purposes
B) For making poi
C) As a vegetable
D) For animal feed
  • 15. What growing conditions are crucial for good taro development?
A) Hot and dry
B) Warm and moist
C) Cold and moist
D) Cold and dry
  • 16. Why is soil drainage important for taro?
A) Encourages faster growth
B) Reduces acridity
C) Prevents root rot
D) Increases nutrient absorption
  • 17. What type of root system does taro have?
A) Tuberous
B) Taproot
C) Fibrous
D) Aerial
  • 18. What does 'Huli' refer to in taro farming?
A) The taro flower
B) The mature corm
C) The young leaves
D) The top of the taro used for planting
  • 19. Which part of the taro plant besides the corm can be eaten?
A) The roots
B) The leaves
C) The stem
D) The flower
  • 20. What is the most common method of taro propagation?
A) Using stem cuttings
B) Using leaf cuttings
C) Using seeds
D) Using cormels
  • 21. What are cormels?
A) The taro flower buds
B) The main root system
C) The mature leaves
D) Small side shoots on the corm
  • 22. What factor influences the taste of taro?
A) Leaf size
B) Flower color
C) Soil composition
D) Corm diameter
  • 23. Which nutrient is taro a good source of?
A) Fiber
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin D
  • 24. What indicates a mature taro plant ready for harvest?
A) Flowering
B) Bright green leaves
C) New leaf growth
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 25. What is 'Poi'?
A) A type of taro disease
B) A traditional Hawaiian dish made from taro
C) A taro harvesting tool
D) A taro fertilizer
  • 26. What is the main component of 'Poi'?
A) Mashed Taro
B) Mashed Potato
C) Mashed Sweet Potato
D) Cooked Rice
  • 27. What is the shape of 'Eddoe' taro?
A) Smaller, more rounded corms
B) Large, elongated corms
C) Heart-shaped corms
D) Flat, disc-shaped corms
  • 28. What is 'Yautia' often confused with?
A) Taro
B) Potatoes
C) Yams
D) Sweet Potatoes
  • 29. What is one way to reduce calcium oxalate crystals in taro?
A) Soaking in salt water
B) Drying in the sun
C) Boiling with baking soda
D) Refrigerating for several hours
  • 30. Which classification is useful for determining cooking time?
A) Flower size
B) Leaf shape
C) Rootlet number
D) Acridity level
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