How to Identify and Classify Mamey Sapotes
  • 1. What is the scientific name for mamey sapote?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Manilkara zapota
C) Pouteria sapota
D) Annona muricata
  • 2. Which family does mamey sapote belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Sapotaceae
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a mamey sapote fruit?
A) Triangular
B) Perfectly round
C) Star-shaped
D) Ellipsoid to ovoid
  • 4. What is the color of the mamey sapote flesh when ripe?
A) White
B) Green
C) Salmon-pink to reddish-brown
D) Yellow
  • 5. What is the texture of ripe mamey sapote flesh?
A) Fibrous and dry
B) Watery and grainy
C) Hard and crunchy
D) Soft and creamy
  • 6. What is the color of the mamey sapote skin when mature?
A) Yellow and waxy
B) Brown and rough
C) Green and smooth
D) Red and shiny
  • 7. How many seeds does a mamey sapote fruit typically contain?
A) Five or more
B) One or two
C) Hundreds
D) None
  • 8. What is the shape of a mamey sapote seed?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Square
C) Elongated and elliptical
D) Round
  • 9. What color is the seed coat of a mamey sapote?
A) Shiny dark brown to black
B) White
C) Green
D) Red
  • 10. What is the size range of a typical mamey sapote fruit (in weight)?
A) 0.5 to 2.5 kg
B) 2.6 to 5 kg
C) More than 5 kg
D) Less than 0.1 kg
  • 11. What is the taste of a ripe mamey sapote?
A) Sweet and almond-like
B) Bitter and astringent
C) Salty and savory
D) Sour and acidic
  • 12. Where is mamey sapote native to?
A) Southern Mexico and Central America
B) Australia
C) Southeast Asia
D) Africa
  • 13. What climate does mamey sapote thrive in?
A) Arid
B) Temperate
C) Arctic
D) Tropical and subtropical
  • 14. What is a common use of mamey sapote in cuisine?
A) Desserts and smoothies
B) Pickles
C) Stir-fries
D) Savory sauces
  • 15. How long does it typically take for a mamey sapote tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 3-5 years
B) 1 year
C) 7-10 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 16. What is a key characteristic to distinguish MagaƱa mamey sapote?
A) Small size and very seedy
B) Excellent flavor with hints of almond
C) Extremely long shelf life
D) Very fibrous flesh
  • 17. Which of these is NOT a common mamey sapote cultivar?
A) Pantin
B) Tazumal
C) Valencia
D) Magana
  • 18. What does 'climacteric fruit' mean in relation to mamey sapote?
A) It only ripens on the tree
B) It requires specific pollination
C) It has a very short shelf life
D) It ripens after being harvested
  • 19. Which of these characteristics is least helpful in identifying mamey sapote?
A) Fruit shape
B) Seed shape
C) Skin texture
D) Leaf shape
  • 20. What is the purpose of 'scarifying' mamey sapote seeds?
A) To make them edible
B) To improve germination
C) To increase their size
D) To prevent disease
  • 21. Which factor most influences the flavor of the mamey sapote?
A) Variety
B) Size
C) Ripeness
D) Weight
  • 22. What is the approximate harvest season for Mamey Sapote in South Florida?
A) October to February
B) May to September
C) December to March
D) March to May
  • 23. A mamey sapote fruit has green skin, is hard to the touch, and has no aroma. Is it ripe?
A) No
B) It's impossible to tell.
C) Maybe, it depends on the cultivar
D) Yes
  • 24. What is the typical height of a mature mamey sapote tree?
A) Less than 1 meter
B) 5-10 meters
C) 15-45 meters
D) 1-3 meters
  • 25. What is one method to quickly check if a mamey sapote is ripe?
A) Look for small cracks on the skin
B) Scratch the skin; the flesh underneath should be orange-red
C) Smell the stem; it should smell sweet
D) Shake the fruit; you should hear the seed rattling
  • 26. The 'Pantin' mamey sapote cultivar is known for what characteristic?
A) Very short maturation time.
B) Extremely large fruit size.
C) Resistance to all common pests.
D) Consistent production and good flavor.
  • 27. What type of propagation is most common for mamey sapote?
A) Air layering
B) Grafting
C) Cutting
D) Seed
  • 28. What insect commonly attacks mamey sapote trees?
A) Bees
B) Scale
C) Ladybugs
D) Butterflies
  • 29. What is a sign of overripe mamey sapote?
A) Mushy flesh and a fermented smell.
B) A thick layer of white sap.
C) Hard flesh and no smell.
D) Bright green skin.
  • 30. Why are mamey sapotes sometimes treated with ethylene gas after harvest?
A) To prevent spoilage.
B) To kill pests.
C) To accelerate ripening.
D) To improve flavor.
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