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