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How to Cultivate Loquats - Exam
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  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing loquats?
A) Desert and arid
B) Subtropical and warm temperate
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Arctic and alpine
  • 2. What type of soil drainage do loquats prefer?
A) Clay-heavy
B) Poorly drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Well-drained
  • 3. What is the ideal pH range for loquat soil?
A) 9.0-10.0
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 4. How much sunlight do loquats need?
A) Dappled sunlight
B) Full shade
C) Full sun
D) Partial shade
  • 5. When is the typical loquat harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Autumn
  • 6. How are loquats typically propagated?
A) Air layering only
B) Seed or grafting
C) Root division
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 7. Which of these is a common pest of loquats?
A) Ladybugs
B) Honeybees
C) Earthworms
D) Fruit flies
  • 8. What is the main disease that affects Loquats?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Fire blight
C) Black spot
D) Rust
  • 9. How often should young loquat trees be watered?
A) Only when the leaves wilt
B) Never, they are drought tolerant
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Once a month
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is suitable for loquats?
A) Balanced fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High potassium fertilizer
  • 11. Why is pruning important for loquat trees?
A) To stunt growth
B) To increase susceptibility to disease
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To make the tree look more aesthetically pleasing only
  • 12. What is the optimal spacing between loquat trees when planting in an orchard?
A) 3-5 feet
B) 8-10 feet
C) 15-20 feet
D) 30-40 feet
  • 13. What is the most common use for loquat fruit?
A) Eating fresh
B) Making fertilizer
C) Animal feed
D) Building materials
  • 14. Loquats are a good source of what nutrient?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin B12
  • 15. What is the scientific name of the loquat tree?
A) Prunus avium
B) Eriobotrya japonica
C) Malus domestica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 16. What is a benefit of mulching around loquat trees?
A) Decreases soil temperature
B) Promotes soil erosion
C) Attracts pests
D) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
  • 17. How long does it typically take for a loquat tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) Immediately after planting
B) 3-5 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 1 year
  • 18. What is the best way to protect Loquat fruit from birds?
A) Netting
B) Sprinkling pepper
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Loud noises
  • 19. What is the name of the small, brown seeds found in loquats?
A) Kernels
B) Pits
C) Husks
D) Cores
  • 20. What is the benefit of thinning Loquat fruits?
A) Larger fruit size
B) Smaller fruit size
C) Earlier ripening
D) Increased seed production
  • 21. What should you do if you see signs of fire blight on your loquat tree?
A) Prune away the infected branches
B) Apply fertilizer
C) Water the tree more often
D) Ignore the problem
  • 22. What is the best time to prune a loquat tree?
A) In the winter
B) After harvest
C) During flowering
D) During fruit development
  • 23. Besides fruit, what other parts of the loquat tree are sometimes used?
A) Flowers for perfume
B) Bark for rope
C) Roots for medicine
D) Leaves for tea
  • 24. What does 'self-fertile' mean regarding loquat trees?
A) It is immune to diseases
B) It grows very slowly
C) It can produce fruit without another tree for pollination
D) It requires two trees for pollination
  • 25. What is a sign that loquat fruit is ripe?
A) The fruit is covered in blemishes
B) The fruit is very hard
C) The fruit is still green
D) The fruit is soft and easily detaches from the stem
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a common use of loquats?
A) Canning
B) Fruit salads
C) Fuel source
D) Jams and Jellies
  • 27. What problem may occur in areas with late frosts?
A) Root rot
B) Flower damage
C) Increased fruit yield
D) Leaf burn
  • 28. What is the benefit of using a grafted loquat tree over a seed-grown tree?
A) Seed grown trees are more disease resistant
B) Seed grown trees produce larger fruit
C) Grafted trees require less maintenance
D) Grafted trees fruit sooner
  • 29. Loquat trees are considered what kind of tree?
A) Palm
B) Coniferous
C) Evergreen
D) Deciduous
  • 30. What is the primary method for preventing fruit fly damage to loquats?
A) Overwatering
B) Heavy fertilization
C) Fruit bagging
D) Ignoring the problem
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