Minimum Isolation Distance of Different Crops Important Topic 6th

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Hello friends, welcome to another new session from our team. In this session, we have tried to cover another one of the most important topics of the general agriculture section–Minimum Isolation Distance of Different Crops. Let’s start by the question asked recently in IBPS AFO 2019-20 as well as a look into the expected ones too-

Minimum Isolation Distance

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Q.1 What is the isolation distance required for foundation seed production in the Okra crop?

800m
400m
1000m
1600m
650m

The correct answer is 400m.

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Let’s move on to some more minimum isolation distance of different crops for foundation and certified seed production-

First, let’s see some of the important Self-Pollinated Crops-

For Rice & Wheat, the isolation distance for both foundation seeds and certified seeds is 3m
For Oats & Barley, the isolation distance for both foundation seeds and certified seeds is 3m
For Finger millets & other millets, the isolation distance for both foundation seeds and certified seeds is 3m
For Black gram & Green gram, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 10m and certified seeds are 5m
For Chickpea, Field pea & Kidney bean (Rajma), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 10m and certified seeds are 5m
For Cowpea, Lathyrus & Lentil, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 10m and certified seeds are 5m
For Cluster bean, Moth bean, Indian bean and fenugreek, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 10m and certified seeds are 5m
For Linseed, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 25m
For Tomato, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 25m
For Potato, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 5m and certified seeds are 5m
For Sesame & Taramira, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 100m and certified seeds are 50m
For Napier, the isolation distance for both foundation seeds and certified seeds is 10m
For Dhaincha, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 10m and certified seeds are 5m
For Mesta, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 30m

Now, let’s see some Cross-Pollinated Crops

For Sunflower, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 200m
For Safflower, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 200m
For Niger, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 200m
For Maize, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 200m
For Pearl millet (OPV), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 200m
For Pearl millet (Hybrid), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1000m and certified seeds are 200m
For Cabbage, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1600m and certified seeds are 1000m
For Cauliflower, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1600m and certified seeds are 1000m
For Cucurbits, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1000m and certified seeds are 500m
For Cucurbits (Hybrid), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1500m and certified seeds are 1000m
For Onion, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1000m and certified seeds are 400m
For Castor, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 300m and certified seeds are 150m
For Castor (Hybrid), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1000m and certified seeds are 300m
For Rapeseed & Mustard (Self-compatible), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 25m
For Rapeseed & Mustard (Self-incompatible), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 100m and certified seeds are 50m
For Lucerne, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 100m
For Berseem, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds are 100m
For Sun hemp, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 200m and certified seeds are 100m
For Carrot, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 1000m and certified seeds are 800m
For Cucumber, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 800m and certified seeds are 400m

Coming to the last category, Often Cross-Pollinated Crop

For Pigeon pea/Red gram, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 200m and certified seeds are 100m
For Cotton, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 30m
For Tobacco, the isolation distance for both foundation seeds and certified seeds is 3m
For Tobacco (Hybrid), the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 30m
For Jute, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 50m and certified seeds are 30m
For Sorghum, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 200m and certified seeds are 100m
For Chilli/Okra, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 400m and certified seeds is 200m (This question was asked in IBPS AFO 2019-29)
For Brinjal, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 200m and certified seeds are 100m
For Capsicum, the isolation distance for foundation seeds is 500m and certified seeds are 250m