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Agriculture · Q937

Plant Pathology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 937

Q937

Application of potash increases

A.
Resistance to water logging
B.
Frost resistance in plants
C.
Disease resistance in plants
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The application of potash increases disease resistance in plants.
Potash increases disease resistance, drought tolerance, and plumpness of grain and seed, and improves stem rigidity and cold hardiness. The application of potash enhances the firmness, texture, flavor, size, and color of fruit crops, and increases the oil content of oil crops.