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What family does jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) belong to?
What family does jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) belong to?
- Cucurbitaceae
- Fabaceae (correct)
- Solanaceae
- Brassicaceae
Which descriptions accurately characterize jicama as a plant?
Which descriptions accurately characterize jicama as a plant?
- It is herbaceous and a vine. (correct)
- It is a tree and perennial.
- It is woody and annual.
- It is a shrub and biennial.
In which two regions is jicama most widely grown and used?
In which two regions is jicama most widely grown and used?
- Australia and the Caribbean
- South America and Africa
- Central America and Southeast Asia (correct)
- North America and Europe
What part of the jicama plant is primarily used in cooking?
What part of the jicama plant is primarily used in cooking?
What is the next step in processing jicama after harvesting?
What is the next step in processing jicama after harvesting?
What is the primary economic purpose for growing Jatropha curcas?
What is the primary economic purpose for growing Jatropha curcas?
Which process follows the drying of harvested Jatropha seeds?
Which process follows the drying of harvested Jatropha seeds?
Which of the following best describes the native distribution of Jatropha curcas?
Which of the following best describes the native distribution of Jatropha curcas?
What type of plant is Jatropha curcas classified as?
What type of plant is Jatropha curcas classified as?
What is the residue called after the oil is extracted from Jatropha seeds?
What is the residue called after the oil is extracted from Jatropha seeds?
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Jicama plant family
Jicama plant family
Jicama belongs to Fabaceae (the pea family).
Jicama plant type
Jicama plant type
It is a herbaceous herb, perennial plant, and vine.
Jicama origin
Jicama origin
Jicama was first domesticated in Mexico, and has also been found in Peru (3000 BC).
Jicama main growing regions
Jicama main growing regions
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Jicama part used
Jicama part used
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Jatropha Family
Jatropha Family
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Jatropha Plant Type
Jatropha Plant Type
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Jatropha Origin
Jatropha Origin
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Jatropha Use
Jatropha Use
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Jatropha Oil Extraction Process
Jatropha Oil Extraction Process
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