Explanation

• Wheat is a rainfed or low-water crop.
• Wheat can grow well with moderate rainfall or irrigation.

Additional information:

• Rice → Requires flooded fields; very high water use.
• Sugarcane → Needs frequent irrigation; water-intensive.

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Explanation

• Chrysanthemum is an ornamental plant grown for flowers.
• It is mostly propagated vegetatively to maintain flower quality.
• Stem cuttings ensure true-to-type plants.

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Explanation

• Seed testing evaluates the quality and viability of seeds before sowing.

Purposes include:

• Seed purity: Ensures seeds are free from weeds and other crop seeds.
• Seed germination: Determines the percentage of seeds that will sprout.
• Seed moisture content: Checks moisture to prevent fungal growth and storage losses.

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Explanation

• Guava is commonly propagated by air layering, to maintain true-to-type plants.
• This method ensures early bearing and uniform quality.

Additional information:

• Air layering in guava is usually done during the rainy season for better root development.

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Explanation

• Manure is organic material (e.g., compost, animal dung) that enriches soil with nutrients and improves its structure.
• Adds nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients naturally.
• Enhances water-holding capacity and microbial activity in soil.

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Explanation

• Cotton has medium sensitivity to water stress.

Additional information:

Sensitivity of major crops to water stress:

• Rice – High
• Wheat – Medium
• Sugarcane – Low
• Maize – High

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Explanation

• Hybrid varieties of maize are developed by crossing two genetically different parent lines.
• They give higher yield, better uniformity, and disease resistance compared to open-pollinated varieties.

Additional information:

• Hybrid maize varieties: Sarhad White, FH-810
• Non-hybrid variety: Golden (open-pollinated)

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Explanation

Punjab, being an agriculturally rich province, grows multiple cereals depending on season and region.

• Maize (Corn): Grown in spring and kharif season for food and fodder.
• Paddy (Rice): Major kharif crop, especially in central and southern Punjab.
• Pearl millet (Bajra): Grown in arid and rainfed areas during summer.

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Explanation

• Cereal crops are grown primarily for their edible grains.
• Examples in the list: Wheat, Rice, Maize.
• They are staple foods and important for food security.

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Explanation

• Legume crops (e.g., pea, chickpea, soybean, lentil) fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic bacteria (Rhizobium) in their root nodules.
• Adds natural nitrogen to the soil, improving fertility for subsequent crops.
• Reduces the need for chemical nitrogen fertilizers.

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