How to Identify and Classify Mamey Sapotes - Test
  • 1. What is the scientific name for mamey sapote?
A) Annona muricata
B) Mangifera indica
C) Manilkara zapota
D) Pouteria sapota
  • 2. Which family does mamey sapote belong to?
A) Sapotaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a mamey sapote fruit?
A) Ellipsoid to ovoid
B) Star-shaped
C) Triangular
D) Perfectly round
  • 4. What is the color of the mamey sapote flesh when ripe?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Salmon-pink to reddish-brown
D) White
  • 5. What is the texture of ripe mamey sapote flesh?
A) Fibrous and dry
B) Soft and creamy
C) Hard and crunchy
D) Watery and grainy
  • 6. What is the color of the mamey sapote skin when mature?
A) Green and smooth
B) Brown and rough
C) Red and shiny
D) Yellow and waxy
  • 7. How many seeds does a mamey sapote fruit typically contain?
A) None
B) Five or more
C) Hundreds
D) One or two
  • 8. What is the shape of a mamey sapote seed?
A) Elongated and elliptical
B) Round
C) Square
D) Heart-shaped
  • 9. What color is the seed coat of a mamey sapote?
A) Green
B) Shiny dark brown to black
C) White
D) Red
  • 10. What is the size range of a typical mamey sapote fruit (in weight)?
A) 0.5 to 2.5 kg
B) 2.6 to 5 kg
C) More than 5 kg
D) Less than 0.1 kg
  • 11. What is the taste of a ripe mamey sapote?
A) Sweet and almond-like
B) Sour and acidic
C) Bitter and astringent
D) Salty and savory
  • 12. Where is mamey sapote native to?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Australia
C) Africa
D) Southern Mexico and Central America
  • 13. What climate does mamey sapote thrive in?
A) Arid
B) Temperate
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Arctic
  • 14. What is a common use of mamey sapote in cuisine?
A) Desserts and smoothies
B) Savory sauces
C) Pickles
D) Stir-fries
  • 15. How long does it typically take for a mamey sapote tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 1 year
B) 1-2 years
C) 7-10 years
D) 3-5 years
  • 16. What is a key characteristic to distinguish MagaƱa mamey sapote?
A) Extremely long shelf life
B) Small size and very seedy
C) Excellent flavor with hints of almond
D) Very fibrous flesh
  • 17. Which of these is NOT a common mamey sapote cultivar?
A) Tazumal
B) Pantin
C) Valencia
D) Magana
  • 18. What does 'climacteric fruit' mean in relation to mamey sapote?
A) It requires specific pollination
B) It only ripens on the tree
C) It ripens after being harvested
D) It has a very short shelf life
  • 19. Which of these characteristics is least helpful in identifying mamey sapote?
A) Leaf shape
B) Fruit shape
C) Seed shape
D) Skin texture
  • 20. What is the purpose of 'scarifying' mamey sapote seeds?
A) To increase their size
B) To make them edible
C) To improve germination
D) To prevent disease
  • 21. Which factor most influences the flavor of the mamey sapote?
A) Size
B) Weight
C) Variety
D) Ripeness
  • 22. What is the approximate harvest season for Mamey Sapote in South Florida?
A) March to May
B) December to March
C) October to February
D) May to September
  • 23. A mamey sapote fruit has green skin, is hard to the touch, and has no aroma. Is it ripe?
A) Maybe, it depends on the cultivar
B) It's impossible to tell.
C) No
D) Yes
  • 24. What is the typical height of a mature mamey sapote tree?
A) 1-3 meters
B) 5-10 meters
C) Less than 1 meter
D) 15-45 meters
  • 25. What is one method to quickly check if a mamey sapote is ripe?
A) Look for small cracks on the skin
B) Shake the fruit; you should hear the seed rattling
C) Smell the stem; it should smell sweet
D) Scratch the skin; the flesh underneath should be orange-red
  • 26. The 'Pantin' mamey sapote cultivar is known for what characteristic?
A) Resistance to all common pests.
B) Consistent production and good flavor.
C) Extremely large fruit size.
D) Very short maturation time.
  • 27. What type of propagation is most common for mamey sapote?
A) Grafting
B) Seed
C) Air layering
D) Cutting
  • 28. What insect commonly attacks mamey sapote trees?
A) Ladybugs
B) Bees
C) Butterflies
D) Scale
  • 29. What is a sign of overripe mamey sapote?
A) Hard flesh and no smell.
B) A thick layer of white sap.
C) Bright green skin.
D) Mushy flesh and a fermented smell.
  • 30. Why are mamey sapotes sometimes treated with ethylene gas after harvest?
A) To accelerate ripening.
B) To kill pests.
C) To improve flavor.
D) To prevent spoilage.
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