Model Question Paper
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M.Sc., Horticulture and Landscape Management : Semester – IV
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PAPER CODE: 402: POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS (Effective from the Admitted Batch of 2017-2018)
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Time: Three Hours
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Maximum Marks: 80
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Answer any Five of the Following
All Questions carry equal Marks
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1.
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Write about different packaging materials used in storing and transport of horticultural crops
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2.
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Describe different techniques used to reduce post harvest losses in horticultural crops
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3.
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Write an essay on low temperature storage, controlled atmospheric storage & hypobaric storage
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4.
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Write critical notes on Four of the following
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a)
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Application of hormones on ripening of fruits
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b)
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Ripening process in fruits
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c)
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Use of fungicides during storage & transport
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d)
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Pre harvest factors affecting storage life of fruits
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e)
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Phenolic compounds
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5.
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Write the chemicals used for hastening and delayed ripening
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6.
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Explain the factors affecting ripening of fruits
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7.
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Write various maturity indices of vegetables and fruits
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8.
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Answer any Four of the following
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a)
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Export packing technology
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b)
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Cushioning material used in packing
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c)
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Specific packing for export of Mango
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d)
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Specific packing for export of Cut flowers
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e)
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Gladiolus packing
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