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How to Identify and Classify Beetroots
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What family do beetroots belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Amaranthaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. What is the most common color of beetroot flesh?
A) Yellow
B) Deep red
C) Orange
D) White
  • 3. Which part of the beetroot plant is typically consumed?
A) The root
B) The leaves
C) The flowers
D) The stem
  • 4. What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color in beetroots?
A) Betalains
B) Carotenoids
C) Anthocyanins
D) Chlorophyll
  • 5. Which shape is NOT commonly found in beetroot varieties?
A) Globular
B) Cylindrical
C) Star
D) Round
  • 6. What is the term for beetroots with concentric rings of different colors inside?
A) Zebra
B) Bull's Eye
C) Marble
D) Rainbow
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic of good quality beetroots?
A) Soft and wrinkled skin
B) Multiple small rootlets
C) Large cracks on the surface
D) Firm and smooth skin
  • 8. What type of soil do beetroots generally prefer?
A) Clay soil
B) Well-drained loam
C) Sandy soil
D) Acidic soil
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the common beetroot?
A) Brassica oleracea
B) Daucus carota
C) Solanum tuberosum
D) Beta vulgaris
  • 10. Which beetroot variety is known for its golden-yellow color?
A) Cylindra
B) Chioggia
C) Golden Detroit
D) Red Ace
  • 11. What is the primary use of sugar beets?
A) Sugar production
B) Animal feed
C) Pickling
D) Dye production
  • 12. How can you determine the maturity of a beetroot?
A) By the number of leaves
B) By the color of its leaves
C) By the taste of its skin
D) By its size and firmness
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects beetroots?
A) Spider mites
B) Aphids
C) Leaf miners
D) Whiteflies
  • 14. Which nutrient is beetroot particularly rich in?
A) Folate
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
  • 15. What is the ideal storage temperature for beetroots?
A) Slightly above freezing (5-10°C)
B) Warm (above 25°C)
C) Near freezing (0-4°C)
D) Room temperature (20-25°C)
  • 16. What is the effect of beet juice on athletic performance?
A) Decreases endurance
B) Causes muscle cramps
C) No effect on performance
D) May improve endurance
  • 17. Which beetroot variety is known for its elongated shape?
A) Cylindra
B) Touchstone Gold
C) Detroit Dark Red
D) Early Wonder
  • 18. What causes the earthy taste in beetroots?
A) Nitrates
B) Oxalic Acid
C) Betaine
D) Geosmin
  • 19. How are beet greens typically prepared?
A) Cooked like spinach
B) Eaten raw in salads
C) Used to make tea
D) Added to smoothies
  • 20. What is 'beetroot sugar' chemically?
A) Sucrose
B) Maltose
C) Fructose
D) Glucose
  • 21. Which country is the leading producer of sugar beets?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) United States
  • 22. What is the purpose of 'bolting' in beetroots?
A) Leaf production
B) Pest resistance
C) Root enlargement
D) Premature flowering
  • 23. Why are beetroots sometimes pickled?
A) To make them sweeter
B) To preserve them
C) To reduce their bitterness
D) To enhance their color
  • 24. Which is a heritage beetroot variety?
A) Chioggia
B) Detroit Supreme
C) Red Ace
D) Cylindra
  • 25. What is a common soil amendment beneficial for beetroot growth?
A) Boron
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Potassium
  • 26. What characteristic helps differentiate between different beet varieties at the seedling stage?
A) Root size
B) Stem thickness
C) Leaf shape and color
D) Flower color
  • 27. What is the primary use of fodder beets?
A) Human consumption
B) Sugar production
C) Livestock feed
D) Dye production
  • 28. What impact does overcrowding have on beetroot development?
A) Smaller root size
B) Earlier maturity
C) Increased sugar content
D) Larger root size
  • 29. What is a common disease affecting beetroots?
A) Root knot nematodes
B) Powdery mildew
C) Cercospora leaf spot
D) Anthracnose
  • 30. What element aids beetroots to resist bolting?
A) Dry soil
B) Consistent watering
C) Hot temperatures
D) High nitrogen levels
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