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Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding

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536 CHAPTER 32<br />

Part A<br />

Please answer the following questions true or false:<br />

Outcomes assessment<br />

1 The cultivated peanut is a diploid.<br />

2 Peanut is self-pollinated.<br />

3 The Virginia variety <strong>of</strong> peanuts is characterized by small pods.<br />

Part B<br />

Please answer the following questions:<br />

1 Give the four basic market types <strong>of</strong> peanut.<br />

2 Give the scientific name <strong>of</strong> peanut.<br />

3 Distinguish between runner <strong>and</strong> bunch types <strong>of</strong> peanut.<br />

Part C<br />

Please write a brief essay on each <strong>of</strong> the following topics:<br />

1 Discuss the reproductive biology <strong>of</strong> peanut.<br />

2 Discuss the common breeding methods for peanut.<br />

3 Discuss the emasculation <strong>of</strong> peanut flowers.

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