142 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Carnation Book 5-04-2010 Front pages.pmd, published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 81 of the 142 pairs (57.0%) are explanatory questions and 61 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 142 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What properties are attributed to carnation flowers in traditional European herbal medicine? | considered to be alexiteric, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic and nervine | In traditional European herbal medicine, carnation is prescribed to treat coronary and nervous disorders. The flowers are considered to be alexiteric, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic and nervine. The whole plant has been used as a vermifuge in China and as an animal feed in Spain. | 122 | definition | 1.000 | The flowers are considered to be alexiteric, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic and nervine. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the general characteristic of perpetual Dianthus hybrids? | not hardy and are generally treated as cool greenhouse plants | Perpetuals These are hybrids of different Dianthus species. The plants are not hardy and are generally treated as cool greenhouse plants. They bear flowers round the year with long stalks which make them suitable for cut flowers. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | The plants are not hardy and are generally treated as cool greenhouse plants. | 16 | page=16,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of plant is carnation in terms of photoperiodic response? | a quantitative long day plant | Light Growth behaviour of carnation plants is influenced by duration and intensity of light. Genetically carnation is a quantitative long day plant. Long photoperiod usually promotes flowering while short days tend to delay it. | 118 | definition | 1.000 | Genetically carnation is a quantitative long day plant. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are seeds used for in a crop improvement program? | used for crop improvement programme and for raising annual types | a. Seed propagation Seeds are used for crop improvement programme and for raising annual types. Seeds are sown during July-August Carnation under polyhouse | 30 | definition | 1.000 | Seed propagation Seeds are used for crop improvement programme and for raising annual types. | 24 | page=24,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What material are Poly grow bags made of? | made up of specially formulated plastic which has a longer life | Grow-bag system of cultivation Grow-bag system is a recent innovation in carnation cultivation. Poly grow bags are made up of specially formulated plastic which has a longer life. The bags are available in various dimensions. | 115 | definition | 1.000 | Poly grow bags are made up of specially formulated plastic which has a longer life. | 31 | page=31,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the impact of calyx splitting on carnation flowers? | a physiological disorder in carnation affecting the flower quality | e. Calyx banding Calyx splitting is a physiological disorder in carnation affecting the flower quality. This disorder can be minimized by calyx banding. | 36 | definition | 1.000 | Calyx banding Calyx splitting is a physiological disorder in carnation affecting the flower quality. | 40 | page=40,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the practice of calyx banding involve? | the practice of placing a rubber band or plastic tape around the calyx of the flower bud when it just begins to open | This disorder can be minimized by calyx banding. Calyx banding is the practice of placing a rubber band or plastic tape around the calyx of the flower bud when it just begins to open. Disbudding | 66 | definition | 1.000 | Calyx banding is the practice of placing a rubber band or plastic tape around the calyx of the flower bud when it just begins to open. | 40 | page=40,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the origin and meaning of the genus name 'Dianthus'? | ‘dios’ meaning ‘God’ or ‘divine’ and ‘anthos’ meaning ‘flower’ | Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) is one among the most popular commercial cut flowers of the world, ranking second in commercial importance next only to rose. Carnation is preferred to roses and chrysanthemums by several exporting countries, on account of its excellent keeping quality, wide range of forms and colours and ability to withstand long distance transportation. Cut carnations, roses and chrysanthemums contribute close to 50% of the world cut flower trade. Carnation belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. The genus name ‘Dianthus’ is derived from the Greek words ‘dios’ meaning ‘God’ or ‘divine’ and ‘anthos’ meaning ‘flower’ and hence known as ‘Divine Flower’. The species name ‘caryophyllus’ is derived from the Greek word ‘caryan’ meaning ‘nut’ and ‘phyllon’ meaning ‘leaf’. | 581 | definition | 1.000 | The genus name ‘Dianthus’ is derived from the Greek words ‘dios’ meaning ‘God’ or ‘divine’ and ‘anthos’ meaning ‘flower’ and hence known as ‘Divine Flower’. | 6 | page=6,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the origin and meaning of the species name 'caryophyllus'? | ‘caryan’ meaning ‘nut’ and ‘phyllon’ meaning ‘leaf’ | Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) is one among the most popular commercial cut flowers of the world, ranking second in commercial importance next only to rose. Carnation is preferred to roses and chrysanthemums by several exporting countries, on account of its excellent keeping quality, wide range of forms and colours and ability to withstand long distance transportation. Cut carnations, roses and chrysanthemums contribute close to 50% of the world cut flower trade. Carnation belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. The genus name ‘Dianthus’ is derived from the Greek words ‘dios’ meaning ‘God’ or ‘divine’ and ‘anthos’ meaning ‘flower’ and hence known as ‘Divine Flower’. The species name ‘caryophyllus’ is derived from the Greek word ‘caryan’ meaning ‘nut’ and ‘phyllon’ meaning ‘leaf’. | 743 | definition | 1.000 | The species name ‘caryophyllus’ is derived from the Greek word ‘caryan’ meaning ‘nut’ and ‘phyllon’ meaning ‘leaf’. | 6 | page=6,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the characteristics of Flakes in border carnations? | The flowers have a ground colour striped with another shade | ii. Border and Picotee The flowers of border type carnations are symmetrical and are the easiest to grow. The flower colour varies from single to blended colour with irregular markings. The petals are broad and smooth edged. The flowers are generally frilled with open centers. During first year plant produces single stem and in subsequent years become bushy. In Picotee type ground colour is without spot or bars. The edges are regular and of bright colour. Border carnations are further subdivided according to colour of flowers as Selfs, Flakes, Bizarres and Fancies as indicated below. a) Selfs : The flowers are of a single colour b) Flakes : The flowers have a ground colour striped with another shade c) Bizarres : The flowers have a ground colour marked and flaked with two or three other tints d)Fancies : The flowers which do not come into the above subdivisions Giant Chabaud | 649 | definition | 1.000 | a) Selfs : The flowers are of a single colour b) Flakes : The flowers have a ground colour striped with another shade c) Bizarres : The flowers have a ground colour marked and flaked with two or three other tints d)Fancies : The flowers which do not come into the above subdivisions Giant Chabaud |
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| page=14,block=1 |
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