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Agriculture · Q471

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 471

Q471

Bent neck is a Physiological disorder of

A.
Carnation
B.
Gladiolus
C.
Rose
Answer
D.
Gerbera

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The bent neck is a Physiological disorder of Rose.
It is a pre-mature physiological disorder of Rose. In this problem, the stem is not strong enough to carry the weight of the Flower.
The area of the stem just below the flower “wilts” and will not support the head. This may be due to insufficient water absorption.