Botanical Name of Long melon is
A. Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus
B. Citrullus colocynthis
C. Cucumis melo var chito
D. Cucumis melo var utillissimus
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Botanical Name of Long melon is Cucumis melo var utillissimus.It is a species of Cucumis that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. The fruit is a pepo. The flesh is either sweet or bland, with or without a musky aroma, and the rind can be smooth, ribbed, wrinkled, or netted.
The melon is an annual, trailing herb. It grows well in subtropical or warm, temperate climates. Melons prefer warm, well-fertilized soil with good drainage that is rich in nutrients but are vulnerable to downy mildew and anthracnose.
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