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How to Identify and Classify Guavas
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the common guava?
A) Malus domestica
B) Psidium guajava
C) Citrus limon
D) Mangifera indica
  • 2. Which characteristic is most important for initial guava identification?
A) Leaf shape and arrangement
B) Fruit color
C) Root depth
D) Stem thickness
  • 3. How are guava leaves typically arranged?
A) Opposite
B) Whorled
C) Spiral
D) Alternate
  • 4. What type of fruit is a guava?
A) Berry
B) Aggregate fruit
C) Pome
D) Drupe
  • 5. Which guava variety is known for its pink flesh?
A) Strawberry Guava
B) Lemon Guava
C) Pink Guava
D) White Guava
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of 'Strawberry Guava' (Psidium cattleianum)?
A) White, oval fruit
B) Small, red fruit
C) Large, green fruit
D) Yellow, pear-shaped fruit
  • 7. Which flavor profile best describes 'Lemon Guava' (Psidium littorale)?
A) Sweet and musky
B) Tart and citrusy
C) Spicy and peppery
D) Bland and watery
  • 8. What is the typical flower color of the common guava?
A) White
B) Pink
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 9. What is the texture of a guava's skin?
A) Rough
B) Smooth
C) Bumpy
D) Scaly
  • 10. Which part of the guava is edible?
A) Entire fruit (skin and pulp)
B) Only the seeds
C) Only the skin
D) Only the pulp
  • 11. What is the primary method of guava propagation?
A) Grafting
B) Budding
C) Seeds or cuttings
D) Air layering
  • 12. What type of climate is most suitable for guava cultivation?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Desert
  • 13. What is the shape of a typical guava fruit?
A) Round or oval
B) Cylindrical
C) Star-shaped
D) Long and thin
  • 14. What is the typical size of a common guava fruit?
A) Less than 1 inch
B) 2-4 inches in diameter
C) Over 1 foot
D) 6-8 inches
  • 15. What is a common pest affecting guava trees?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Fruit flies
D) Bees
  • 16. Which guava variety is known for its yellow skin?
A) Thai Guava
B) Lemon Guava
C) Strawberry Guava
D) Apple Guava
  • 17. What is the seed quantity in a typical guava fruit?
A) Two
B) Numerous
C) One
D) None
  • 18. What is a defining characteristic of Thai Guava?
A) Soft texture and strong flavor
B) Very large seeds
C) Crisp texture and mild flavor
D) Extremely small fruit
  • 19. Which element is crucial for healthy guava growth?
A) Rocky soil
B) Standing water
C) Sandy soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 20. What distinguishes guava from other similar-looking fruits?
A) Extremely hard skin
B) Aromatic scent
C) Lack of leaves
D) Complete absence of seeds
  • 21. How does the 'Mexican Cream' guava variety differ from others?
A) Very small fruit
B) Creamy white flesh
C) Extremely large fruit
D) Bright red flesh
  • 22. Which part of the guava tree provides support and conducts water and nutrients?
A) Trunk
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Roots
  • 23. What is a common method to prevent fruit fly damage in guavas?
A) Watering more frequently
B) Bagging the fruits
C) Pruning the roots
D) Planting more trees
  • 24. What is a telltale sign of a ripe guava fruit?
A) Completely hard
B) Green color
C) Falling from the tree prematurely
D) Slightly soft to the touch
  • 25. What is a characteristic of the guava's bark?
A) Brightly colored
B) Smooth and peeling
C) Covered in thorns
D) Rough and thick
  • 26. Which nutrient is guava particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 27. What is the purpose of pruning guava trees?
A) To change leaf color
B) To kill pests
C) To stunt growth
D) To encourage fruit production
  • 28. How does 'Red Apple Guava' differ from 'Apple Guava'?
A) Sweeter taste
B) Smaller size
C) Harder flesh
D) Red skin
  • 29. What is the best way to identify a specific guava cultivar with certainty?
A) Visual inspection alone
B) Genetic testing
C) Tasting the fruit
D) Smelling the leaves
  • 30. What characteristic helps distinguish guava leaves from other similar plants?
A) Glossy surface
B) Smooth edges
C) Prominent veins
D) Small size
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