Chilli Bloom Booster Quiz Quiz

Challenge your understanding of factors affecting fruit set in chilli cultivation with this medium-difficulty horticulture quiz. Assess your knowledge about nutrient management, environmental conditions, and common practices to support successful chilli fruit setting.

1. Role of Temperature in Chilli Fruit Setting

   Which temperature range is generally considered optimal for chilli fruit setting during flowering?

   1. 20–25°C
   2. 30–35°C
   3. 35–40°C
   4. 10–15°C

   Explanation: Temperatures between 20–25°C are optimal for chilli fruit set because they support proper pollination and flower retention. Lower temperatures (10–15°C) can cause flowers to drop due to cold stress. Higher ranges (30–35°C and 35–40°C) often lead to impaired fertilization or fruit abortion as heat stress negatively impacts reproductive processes.

2. Essential Nutrient for Flower to Fruit Conversion

   Which plant nutrient is especially important for facilitating the conversion of chilli flowers into healthy fruits?

   1. Potassium
   2. Calcium
   3. Zinc
   4. Iron

   Explanation: Potassium is crucial for fruit formation as it aids in enzyme activation, water regulation, and overall flower-to-fruit conversion. While iron is essential for chlorophyll production, calcium mainly supports cell wall structure, and zinc is important for hormone synthesis, none are as directly involved in fruit setting as potassium.

3. Impact of Water Stress on Chilli Yield

   What is a likely result of severe water stress during the flowering stage of chilli plants?

   1. Increased fruit drop
   2. Improved fruit size
   3. Faster fruit ripening
   4. Reduced plant height

   Explanation: Severe water stress at flowering often leads to higher rates of fruit drop because the plant cannot support developing fruits. While reduced plant height can happen with extended drought, it is not specific to the flowering stage. Improved fruit size and faster ripening are not typically associated with water stress at this phase.

4. Common Biological Agent Affecting Pollination

   Which biological agent is most beneficial for aiding chilli pollination in open-field cultivation?

   1. Aphids
   2. Fungi
   3. Bees
   4. Nematodes

   Explanation: Bees assist in transferring pollen and boosting pollination rates in chillies, particularly in open fields. Aphids and nematodes are generally pests that can harm the plant, while most fungi are either neutral or pathogenic, not pollinators.

5. Effect of Excess Nitrogen on Fruit Setting

   What is a common effect of applying excessive nitrogen fertilizer during the chilli flowering stage?

   1. Increased vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set
   2. Enhanced resistance to pests
   3. Improved root biomass
   4. Faster fruit ripening

   Explanation: High nitrogen levels promote lush foliage but can suppress flowering and fruit set since plants divert resources to leaf growth. It does not accelerate fruit ripening, improve roots directly during flowering, or necessarily enhance pest resistance.