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The F₁ hybrid of pepper is Paniyur-1.
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) (Family: Piperaceae) is a perennial vine grown for its berries and extensively used as a spice and in medicine. India is one of the major producers, consumers and exporters of black pepper in the world. Black pepper is cultivated to a large extent in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Panniyur-1, Panniyur-3, and Panniyur-8 are hybrids that evolved at the Pepper Research Station, Panniyur (Kerala Agricultural University).
It prefers hot, humid, and tropical climates and can not tolerate areas where temperatures drop below 5°C. In cooler areas, grow black pepper in a container, and winter indoors or in a greenhouse.

"Rutin" is associated with chili vegetables.
Rutin is a bioflavonoid or plant pigment, that is found in certain vegetables and fruits.
Apples are full of rutin. Buckwheat, most citrus, figs, and both black and green tea also contain rutin.
Rutin might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It might also offer some protection against cancer and other diseases. Rutin is commonly used for autism, aging skin and airway infections caused by exercise.

Gladiolus is generally propagated by Corm.
Gladiolus is propagated by corms, the underground storage organs - which are sometimes wrongly called bulbs and cormels. The cormels of the first year would be normally of very small size and would not yield any flowers.
During the growth cycle of the gladiolus, the main corm sprouts small cormlets, which are the primary reproductive structure of the plant.

Browning in Cauliflower is due to Boron deficiency.
Generally, the deficiency symptoms of boron are extremely visible in plants after the curd formation. The affected curds are bitter. The foliar colour first changes to dull green and then greenish yellow at the apical margin of the older leaves. When there is a severe deficiency of boron, then leaves are underdeveloped and smaller. The growing point may die in the young stage of the plant itself.
The deficiency of boron may be corrected by applying borax.

National Seed Project was launched in 1977 with financial support from World Bank. The World Bank assisted considerably in the strengthening of the Indian seed programme by launching NSP I in 1977 - 78 and subsequently NSP II in the following year.
The National Seed Project will be the first phase in the development of India's National Seed Program to increase the availability of high-quality seeds. NSC developed NSP for the production of high-yielding varieties of seeds through contracts with progressive growers, scientific processing, certification and marketing.

Kashmir Beauty and Golden Heart are the varieties of cauliflower.
Cauliflower is a popular vegetable and this belongs to the family cruciferous. It can grow well in a wide range of soil from sandy loam to clay.
It works as an anti-cancer agent. It promotes heart health and lowers cholesterol levels.

The commercial method of propagation of Gladiolus is corms.
Gladiolus is propagated by corms, the underground storage organs - which are sometimes wrongly called bulbs and cormels. The cormels of the first year would be normally of very small size and would not yield any flowers.
During the growth cycle of the gladiolus, the main corm sprouts small cormlets, which are the primary reproductive structure of the plant.

The preservative used in colored juices for preservation is Benzoic acid.
Benzoic acid is an organic compound that is described by the chemical formula C₆H₅COOH. It consists of a carboxyl group attached to a benzene ring. It is a commonly used antimicrobial preservative in food and beverages, especially in carbonated beverages, as it presents its strongest antibacterial activity at pH 2.5 - 4.0. BA has inhibitory effects on the proliferation of bacteria and yeasts, a major cause of food spoilage.

Pusa Meghdoot and Pusa Manjari are the improved varieties of Bottle gourd.
Pusa Meghdoot: This is an F1 hybrid between Pusa summer prolific long and Sel.2 developed and released by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi in 1971. Fruits are long, light-green and attractive. It is relatively early and suitable for cultivation in spring-summer.
Pusa Manjari: This is a round fruited F1 hybrid (Pusa Summer Prolific Round and Sel. 11) developed and released at Indian Agricultura1 Research Institute, New Delhi in 1971. It has given a 48% higher early yield and 106% total yield over Pusa Summer Prolific Round.

The red colour of Jelly is due to the addition of Charring of sugar.
When sugar is continuously heated in a dish, then it starts evaporating and becomes foggy due to water vapour. A black powdery substance is left behind, which is charcoal. This process is called the charring of sugar. It is an irreversible chemical reaction.
This charcoal colour adds red colour to the jelly.