How to Identify and Classify Mamey Sapotes
  • 1. What is the scientific name for mamey sapote?
A) Pouteria sapota
B) Manilkara zapota
C) Annona muricata
D) Mangifera indica
  • 2. Which family does mamey sapote belong to?
A) Rutaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Sapotaceae
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a mamey sapote fruit?
A) Star-shaped
B) Ellipsoid to ovoid
C) Triangular
D) Perfectly round
  • 4. What is the color of the mamey sapote flesh when ripe?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Salmon-pink to reddish-brown
D) White
  • 5. What is the texture of ripe mamey sapote flesh?
A) Watery and grainy
B) Hard and crunchy
C) Fibrous and dry
D) Soft and creamy
  • 6. What is the color of the mamey sapote skin when mature?
A) Brown and rough
B) Green and smooth
C) Red and shiny
D) Yellow and waxy
  • 7. How many seeds does a mamey sapote fruit typically contain?
A) None
B) One or two
C) Hundreds
D) Five or more
  • 8. What is the shape of a mamey sapote seed?
A) Round
B) Heart-shaped
C) Square
D) Elongated and elliptical
  • 9. What color is the seed coat of a mamey sapote?
A) Green
B) Shiny dark brown to black
C) Red
D) White
  • 10. What is the size range of a typical mamey sapote fruit (in weight)?
A) 0.5 to 2.5 kg
B) More than 5 kg
C) Less than 0.1 kg
D) 2.6 to 5 kg
  • 11. What is the taste of a ripe mamey sapote?
A) Sour and acidic
B) Salty and savory
C) Bitter and astringent
D) Sweet and almond-like
  • 12. Where is mamey sapote native to?
A) Australia
B) Southern Mexico and Central America
C) Africa
D) Southeast Asia
  • 13. What climate does mamey sapote thrive in?
A) Arctic
B) Temperate
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Arid
  • 14. What is a common use of mamey sapote in cuisine?
A) Pickles
B) Stir-fries
C) Desserts and smoothies
D) Savory sauces
  • 15. How long does it typically take for a mamey sapote tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 7-10 years
B) 1-2 years
C) 3-5 years
D) 1 year
  • 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) Magana
B) Valencia
C) Pantin
D) Tazumal
  • 18. What does 'climacteric fruit' mean in relation to mamey sapote?
A) It has a very short shelf life
B) It only ripens on the tree
C) It ripens after being harvested
D) It requires specific pollination
  • 19. Which of these characteristics is least helpful in identifying mamey sapote?
A) Skin texture
B) Leaf shape
C) Seed shape
D) Fruit shape
  • 20. What is the purpose of 'scarifying' mamey sapote seeds?
A) To make them edible
B) To improve germination
C) To increase their size
D) To prevent disease
  • 21. Which factor most influences the flavor of the mamey sapote?
A) Size
B) Variety
C) Ripeness
D) Weight
  • 22. What is the approximate harvest season for Mamey Sapote in South Florida?
A) December to March
B) May to September
C) October to February
D) March to May
  • 23. A mamey sapote fruit has green skin, is hard to the touch, and has no aroma. Is it ripe?
A) Yes
B) It's impossible to tell.
C) No
D) Maybe, it depends on the cultivar
  • 24. What is the typical height of a mature mamey sapote tree?
A) 5-10 meters
B) Less than 1 meter
C) 1-3 meters
D) 15-45 meters
  • 25. What is one method to quickly check if a mamey sapote is ripe?
A) Smell the stem; it should smell sweet
B) Look for small cracks on the skin
C) Shake the fruit; you should hear the seed rattling
D) Scratch the skin; the flesh underneath should be orange-red
  • 26. The 'Pantin' mamey sapote cultivar is known for what characteristic?
A) Extremely large fruit size.
B) Very short maturation time.
C) Resistance to all common pests.
D) Consistent production and good flavor.
  • 27. What type of propagation is most common for mamey sapote?
A) Air layering
B) Seed
C) Grafting
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 prevent spoilage.
B) To kill pests.
C) To accelerate ripening.
D) To improve flavor.
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