Question

Examples of recalcitrant seeds are

• A. Cereals and legumes
• B. Mango, cocoa and rubber
• C. Cereals and tropical fruits
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mango, cocoa and rubber

Recalcitrant seeds are also called the unorthodox seeds. These seeds cannot be stored below the moisture level of 20-30%. These seeds cannot tolerate the freezing and cannot be stored for a longer period. These seeds belong to the tropical or temperate region trees that have high moisture content in them. Mango, cocoa and rubber are the examples of recalcitrant seeds. Cereala and legumes are the examples of orthodox seeds.

Hence, the correct is 'Mango, cocoa, rubber'.