Cereals and Pulses Overview
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The rice inflorescence is called

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  • Cole
  • Ear
  • Panicle (correct)

    • The principal cereal crop of Vietnam is:

  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Sorghum
  • Rice (correct)

    • What are the three types of rice grains

  • White, brown, whole (correct)
  • Instant, natural, cooked
  • Short, medium, long
  • None of the above

    • A whole grain consists of

    <p>The endosperm, bran, and germ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rice can be used for

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a continuous flow dryer, dry air temperature is

    <p>70 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following physical qualities of storage food can be tested?

    <p>Odor measurement and Mechanical texture meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Relations between time and temperature to determine the stability of food products are obtained by using which of the following data?

    <p>All of the mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A seed consists ..?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given... The purity of the seed is 80% The viability of seed is 90% Then, what will be a pure live seed?

    <p>72%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given... Purity % of seed = 99.97 Germination % = 91.66 Then, what will be the real value of the seed

    <p>92.78</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capacity of germination of a seed depends on ...?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first step in the seed viability test is...?

    <p>Imbibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of preservation is

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Major food crops of the world belong to the family

    <p>Gramineae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Major cereals are

    <p>Millets, Wheat, and Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Zein is present in

    <p>Corn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milling is a process that

    <p>Strips the grain off the bran and germ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Five spice” is a common blend used in Chinese cookery with heat from at least one pepper. Which of these is NOT a common ingredient in this condiment?

    <p>Fennel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PULSES may be soaked before cooking, such as Black beans, chickpeas, and mung beans. How long is the most common amount of time allowed for this?

    <p>4 hours or overnight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which moisture content is considered safe for storing cereals?

    <p>14%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following parts of a plant are spices NOT made from?

    <p>Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chili is pungent due to the presence of the compound capsaicin.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is untrue about Ginger?

    <p>None of the mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The aromatic volatile components of species are called

    <p>Spice oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The caffeine levels of tea vary with the

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Postharvest Technology stimulate agricultural production?

    <p>All above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a step in Black tea manufacture

    <p>Lung formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reason for postharvest losses

    <p>All above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a good storage system?

    <p>All above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the herb/spice commonly associated with VietNam food

    <p>Bay leaf Curry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not generally a sweet herb/spice?

    <p>Cumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has been to shown reduce the risk of a heart attack?

    <p>Ginger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You need to create a great stir-fry Which of the following is typically used in stir-fry to add flavor?

    <p>Lemongrass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oxidation/Fermentation of tea leaves is done for Black tea manufacture such that the enzymes in the leaves come out and start to oxidize. This gives the tea its flavor

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The difference between Green tea from Black tea is that:

    <p>The oxidation process is omitted and the tea leaves are steamed in a pan before being rolled so that the enzyme doesn't interact with air and oxidize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do cut flowers are easy to lose water after harvest?

    <p>All above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main causes of problems in water uptake?

    <p>All above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not used for preserving flowers?

    <p>H2SO4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Factor(s) not considered for establishing a nursery is/are?

    <p>All are necessary factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cuttings are made from

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ....is suitable for packaging cut flowers..?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which has an edible rhizome?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bluing of petals is a problem in..?

    <p>Rose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bluing of rose petals is due to..?

    <p>Accumulation of ammonia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We can enhance water uptake in flower stems by

    <p>a and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stems accept water by

    <p>Xylem tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flowers should be harvested

    <p>a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flowers should be harvested in the morning or in the evening because at that time the temperature is low and plant water content is high

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vase life of cut flowers affected by stem cut ends

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eliminate the blockage in the stem of cut flowers by removing an inch of the end of stems under water

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Precooling is:

    <p>a &amp; b are right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Advantages of Pulsing:

    <p>All above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is in holding solution?

    <p>All mentioned above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the metabolic activities of flowers after postharvest?

    <p>All mentioned above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors influence the postharvest life of flowers

    <p>All mentioned above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cereals and Pulses

    • Rice Inflorescence: Called a panicle.
    • Principal Cereal Crop (Vietnam): Rice.
    • Rice Grain Types: White, brown, whole.
    • Whole Grain Composition: Bran, germ, endosperm.
    • Rice Uses: Human food, animal feed, bedding material.
    • Continuous Flow Dryer Temperature: 65 degrees Celsius, 70-75 degrees Celsius.
    • Storage Food Quality Tests: Odor, Mechanical texture.
    • Food Stability Determination: Using time and temperature data. This measures product quality.

    Tea and Spices

    • Five Spice: A Chinese blend that includes chili, fennel, cloves, star anise.
    • Pulse Soaking Time: Typically 4 hours or overnight.

    Major Cereals

    • Major Cereals: Millets, wheat, rice, barley, rye, and maize.
    • Zein Presence: In corn.

    Seed Viability Testing

    • Seed Viability Components: Intact embryo, food materials, seed coat.
    • Seed Purity/Viability: A pure live seed calculation is possible using purity and viability percentages.

    Preservation Principles

    • Preservation Principles: Prevention of microbial decomposition, pest damage and shelf life.

    Food Crops

    • Major Food Crop Family: Gramineae

    Postharvest Flower Problems

    • Water Uptake Problems: Air embolism, bacterial plugging,
    • Flower Preservation Methods: Avoidance of heat, use of solutions such as sugar.
    • Factors affecting Post Harvest Flower Life: Temperature, humidity, microorganisms.

    Flower Harvesting and Storage

    • Optimum harvest time: Morning or evening for lower temperatures.
    • Flower Preservation Methods: Pre-cooling, storage in controlled environments.
    • Flower Storage Issues: Post-harvest loss of water, increased respiration and microbial growth.

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