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Agriculture · Q913

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 913

Q913

Carrot is a heavy feeder particularly for

A.
K
Answer
B.
P
C.
N
D.
Ca

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Carrot is a heavy feeder, particularly for K (Potassium).
Heavy feeder refers to a plant type that requires more nutrients than other average plants.
The carrot is a heavy potassium and calcium feeder. It requires 3-fold and 2-fold of these nutrients, respectively, as compared to the nitrogen rate. Potassium promotes solid, sweet carrots.