Lec 11

Question 1

bulb

Answer 1

round stemming underground

Question 2

shallots contain

Answer 2

cloves like garlic for vegetative propagation

Question 3

garlic differs from shallot due to

Answer 3

clove wrapped in own tunic

Question 4

bulbs are

Answer 4

storage organs for ornamental perennials

Question 5

who produces the most bulbs

Answer 5

Netherlands Holland > 3 mill tulips

Question 6

garlic is a

Answer 6

perennial

Question 7

onion is a

Answer 7

biannual

Question 8

onion and garlic are both

Answer 8

• swollen modified leaves (but garlic are in segments)

- monocotyledonous plants

Question 9

biannual

Answer 9

occurs twice a year

Question 10

perennial

Answer 10

exists infinitely

Question 11

monocotyledonous plants

Answer 11

have fibrous roots and linear-shaped leaves wrapped around the stem

Question 12

garlic and onion inflorescence consists of

Answer 12

tiny flowers with stamens

Question 13

post harvest sprouting is prevented by

Answer 13

application of maleic hydrazide

Question 14

onions originated in

Answer 14

China, India, the US, Turkey, Pakistan

Question 15

garlic originated possibly in

Answer 15

central Asia, South Asia or southwestern Siberia.

Question 16

80% of garlic is from

Answer 16

China

Question 17

____kg of garlic consumed by year

Answer 17

6kg

Question 18

in Libia, they consume ____kg per year

Answer 18

66kg

Question 19

what chemical is released when cutting an onion?

Answer 19

allinase activity and release of volatile allicin

Question 20

allicin

Answer 20

anti-blood clot content (also lowers cholesterol in lab animals)

Question 21

allicin blocks

Answer 21

enzymes in microbes known to cause infection

Question 22

onion tears due to

Answer 22

volatile gas allyl sulfate mixed with eye water to get irritant away

Question 23

alliaceous breath

Answer 23

sulfurous odors transport by the blood stream to lungs and exhaled

Question 24

home remedies to rid breath (neutralizes)

Answer 24

• chewing coffee beans
• cloves
• cardamom seeds
• chervil
• parsley

Question 25

onions uncovered by

Answer 25

Ancient Egyptians

Question 26

onion used in

Answer 26

• religious ceremonies
• oaths
• mummy had placement of onions in eyes
• insect bite

Question 27

garlic uses

Answer 27

• heals warts
• said to ward off vampires and mosquitoes
• prevented scurvy
• disinfect wounds
• WW1 to control dysentery

Question 28

mustumardens (mustard) means

Answer 28

burning must

Question 29

4 brass species to produce mustard seed

Answer 29

1. black x2
2. brown
3. white

Question 30

black mustard rich in

Answer 30

glucosinolate sinigrin

Question 31

brassicaceous plant leaves emit

Answer 31

bio-fumigants upon insect attack

Question 32

mustard plaster used to

Answer 32

to soothe + treat rheumatism and sore muscles

Question 33

strange uses of mustard

Answer 33

• Pythagoras used to remedy for scorpion skins

- was believed mustard was sent from gods

Question 34

horseradish is a perennial native to

Answer 34

Europe

Question 35

Taproot aroma

Answer 35

hot and pungent

Question 36

volatile oil of taproot is released when

Answer 36

grated

Question 37

medical properties of taproot

Answer 37

• grated root applied to skin and head to relieve pain and headaches

Question 38

does horseradish dry lose flavor and aroma?

Answer 38

yes it loses flavor and aroma

Question 39

does wasabi dry lose flavor and aroma?

Answer 39

does not lose flavor and aroma

Question 40

wasabi

Answer 40

japanese horseradish

Question 41

is wasabi a perennial?

Answer 41

yes it is a perennial

Question 42

wasabi is cultivated in

Answer 42

water

Question 43

wasabi is a pungent ingredient in

Answer 43

dressing, dips, sauces, and marinades

Question 44

wasabi can possibly prevent

Answer 44

tooth decay