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Agriculture · Q831

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 831

Q831

Hard fruit of citrus is caused by deficiency of

A.
N
B.
B
Answer
C.
Ca
D.
Mo

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The deficiency of Boron in citrus fruit causes hard fruit or stone fruit. A lack of boron results in gum pockets forming in the fruit albedo and flesh, near the rind.
Fruit is small and hard with gum-like spots on the skin.