Q948
Black heart of potato is caused due to
A.
C' toxicity
B.
O2 deficiency
AnswerC.
Excess O2
D.
Mo deficiency
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The black heart of potato is caused due to O2 deficiency.The black heart occurs primarily in storage when the tubers do not receive enough oxygen.
Blackening of the tuber center follows acute oxygen deficiency associated with an either low temperature in confined storage or high field soil temperatures. The tissue dies from the inside out and turns jet black.