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Botanical name of Carrot

Daucus carota

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Family of Carrot

Umbeliferae

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Origin of Carrot

Afghanistan

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Chromosome number of Carrot

2n=18

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Edible portion of Carrot is

Root

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Inflorescence of Carrot is called

Umbel

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Forking of Carrot is due to

Hard pan of soil

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Carrot flowers are

Protandrous 

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Seed rate requirement of Carrot is

5-6 kg/ha

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Excellent cultivar for canning & storage

Chantenay

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European type of Carrot is

Orange colored,

Rich in carotene,

Stump & blunting core

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Asiatic type of Carrot is

High yielder,

Poor in quality & carotene,

Rich in Anthocyanin

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Carrot is considered as annual herb for

Root production

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Carrot is considered as biennial herb for

Flowering & fruit set

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Splitting of Carrot occurs due to

Sudden change in soil moisture

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Average yield of Carrot is

25-30 t/ha

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Beverage called ‘Kangi’ is prepared from

Black carrot

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Imperator is a cross between

Nantes x Chantenay

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Pusa Yamdagni is a cross between

EC-9981 x Nantes

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Pusa Meghali is a cross between

Pusa Kesar x Nantes

Carrot crop insect pest and diseases are posted in Entomology and Pathology Section