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    Question

    Which among the following is the physiological disorder

    in Thompson Seedless and its clone TAS-A Ganesh varieties of grape in Maharashtra, wherein Pink blush develops on a few ripe berries. Close to harvesting, the pink colour turns to dull red and berries becomes soft and watery. It can’t be stored for long after harvesting?
    A Flower bud and flower drop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Uneven ripening Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Berry shrivels Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pink berry formation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Post harvest berry drop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The pre- and post-harvest drop of fruit has long been a serious problem. The main reasons for these losses, which involve separation between the fruit stalk (pedicel) and branch, or between fruit stalk and fruit, are thought to arise mainly from poor pollination, non-fertilization of the ovules or inadequate nutrition of fruit

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