Nut Grass Images (Photos)
See photo (images) of NutGrass. It is also know as Cyprus rotundus.
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Nut Grass Photo (Images)
General Information
| Common name | Nutgrass |
| Scientific name | Cyperus rotundus |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Type | Annual (seasonal occurrence is common) in rice growing regions of South Asia. |
| Origin | Southern Asia and other continents. |
| Distribution | Rice growing regions around the world. |
Important Points
- It is one of the major weed crop in paddy field.
- Management is very different in severe condition.
- Hand weeding is difficult.
- Use of systemic insecticide is an effective solution.
See also: Groundnut leaf spot photos
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Multiple choice questions
All questions are related to nutgrass.
Question 01. What is the family of NG?
(a). Chenopodiaceae.
(b). Poaceace.
(c) Cyperaceae.
(d). Malvaceae.
Answer: Family cyperaceae.
Question 02. Which is the origin place of NG?
(a). Africa.
(b). Southern and central Europe.
(c). Southern Asia.
(d). All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
Question 03. Which type of plant is this?
(a). Perennial.
(b). Annual.
(c). Biennial.
(d). None of the above.
Answer: It is perennial.
Question 04. Which one is the propagation material?
(a). Leaves.
(b). Tubers.
(c). Divisions.
(d). All of the above.
Answer: Tuber is the propagation material.
Question 05. Type of fruit.
(a). Achene.
(b). Grain.
(c). Millet.
(d). None of the above.
Answer: Fruit type is an achene.
Question 06. C. rotundus is the source of which element?
(a). Protein.
(b). Carbohydrate.
(c). Vitamin C.
(d). Acid.
Answer: It is the source of staple carbohydrate in tropical regions.
Question 07. Which part of C. rotundus has the antibacterial properties?
(a). Leaves.
(b). Roots.
(c). Stems.
(d). Tubers.
Answer: Tubers have the antibacterial properties.
Question 08. Chemical composition of C. rotundus.
(a). Cyprotene.
(b). Mustakone.
(c). Isocyperol.
(d). All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
Question 09. Which is the edible part?
(a). Tuber.
(b). Leaf.
(c). Root.
(d). Stem.
Answer: Tuber is the edible part.
Question 10. Which is the most affected crop by C. rotundus?
(a). Maize.
(b). Wheat.
(c). Pulse crops.
(d). Paddy.
Answer: Paddy is the most affected crop by C. rotundus.
Last updated on 26/12/2021