How to Identify and Classify Taro Roots
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to initially identify a taro root?
A) Leaf color
B) Corm shape and size
C) Rootlet length
D) Soil type
  • 2. Which part of the taro plant is the corm?
A) The root
B) The flower
C) The leaf
D) The underground stem
  • 3. What is the texture of a mature taro corm typically like?
A) Brittle and crumbly
B) Firm and dense
C) Soft and mushy
D) Slimy and watery
  • 4. What is the typical skin color of a taro corm?
A) Green
B) Brown
C) Red
D) Blue
  • 5. What is the flesh color of taro used for classification?
A) Yes, it is a key identifier
B) Only if the skin is damaged
C) No, only skin color matters
D) Only if the corm is immature
  • 6. Which flesh color indicates high levels of beta-carotene?
A) Pink
B) Orange
C) Purple
D) White
  • 7. What do the rings on a cut taro corm indicate?
A) Water content
B) Nutrient content
C) Growth stages
D) Disease presence
  • 8. What is 'acridity' related to in taro?
A) The level of calcium oxalate crystals
B) The fiber content
C) The starch content
D) The sugar content
  • 9. How does acridity affect the taro?
A) It makes it sweeter
B) It causes a burning sensation
C) It increases the shelf life
D) It makes it easier to digest
  • 10. What preparation method is usually required for high-acridity taro?
A) Eating raw
B) Extensive cooking
C) Light steaming
D) Fermentation
  • 11. The scientific name for taro is:
A) Ipomoea batatas
B) Solanum tuberosum
C) Manihot esculenta
D) Colocasia esculenta
  • 12. What is the typical shape of a 'bunlong' type taro?
A) Flat
B) Round
C) Elongated
D) Heart-shaped
  • 13. Which taro variety is known for its vibrant purple flesh?
A) 'Eddoe'
B) 'Okinawan Purple'
C) 'Yautia'
D) 'Dasheen'
  • 14. What is 'Dasheen' primarily used for?
A) As a vegetable
B) For making poi
C) For animal feed
D) For medicinal purposes
  • 15. What growing conditions are crucial for good taro development?
A) Cold and moist
B) Hot and dry
C) Warm and moist
D) Cold and dry
  • 16. Why is soil drainage important for taro?
A) Reduces acridity
B) Prevents root rot
C) Increases nutrient absorption
D) Encourages faster growth
  • 17. What type of root system does taro have?
A) Taproot
B) Fibrous
C) Tuberous
D) Aerial
  • 18. What does 'Huli' refer to in taro farming?
A) The top of the taro used for planting
B) The mature corm
C) The young leaves
D) The taro flower
  • 19. Which part of the taro plant besides the corm can be eaten?
A) The leaves
B) The flower
C) The stem
D) The roots
  • 20. What is the most common method of taro propagation?
A) Using leaf cuttings
B) Using cormels
C) Using seeds
D) Using stem cuttings
  • 21. What are cormels?
A) The main root system
B) The taro flower buds
C) Small side shoots on the corm
D) The mature leaves
  • 22. What factor influences the taste of taro?
A) Leaf size
B) Soil composition
C) Flower color
D) Corm diameter
  • 23. Which nutrient is taro a good source of?
A) Fiber
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Vitamin D
  • 24. What indicates a mature taro plant ready for harvest?
A) New leaf growth
B) Bright green leaves
C) Flowering
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 25. What is 'Poi'?
A) A type of taro disease
B) A taro fertilizer
C) A traditional Hawaiian dish made from taro
D) A taro harvesting tool
  • 26. What is the main component of 'Poi'?
A) Mashed Taro
B) Mashed Potato
C) Mashed Sweet Potato
D) Cooked Rice
  • 27. What is the shape of 'Eddoe' taro?
A) Smaller, more rounded corms
B) Large, elongated corms
C) Heart-shaped corms
D) Flat, disc-shaped corms
  • 28. What is 'Yautia' often confused with?
A) Taro
B) Yams
C) Potatoes
D) Sweet Potatoes
  • 29. What is one way to reduce calcium oxalate crystals in taro?
A) Drying in the sun
B) Boiling with baking soda
C) Soaking in salt water
D) Refrigerating for several hours
  • 30. Which classification is useful for determining cooking time?
A) Rootlet number
B) Flower size
C) Leaf shape
D) Acridity level
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