Questions

Answer

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Botanical name

Avena sativa

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Family

Poaceae

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Depth of Sowing

3 – 4 cm

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Chromosome number

2n = 24

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Suitable climatic condition for Oat cultivation

Cold & Dry climate

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Hybrid varieties of Oat in India

Brunker-10, Weston-11, Kent, Palampur-1, Harita, Bundel Jai-822, 2001-3, Algerian

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Seed requirement for Oat cultivation

70-80 kg/ha

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Spacing requirement for Oat cultivation

20 x 30 cm

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Fertilizer requirement for Oat cultivation

40-45 N: 20-25 P kg/ha

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Sowing period for Oat cultivation 

October - December

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Oats are the only cereal containing

Globulin protein

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Oats can be safely stored at

12-14 % Moisture

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Oat is a

Allohexaploid

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In India, whole grain oat flour is used to make Indian bread known as

Jarobra

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