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Agriculture · Q679

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 679

Q679

Premature leaf fall is caused due to the deficiency of

A.
Boron
B.
Iron
C.
Nitrogen
Answer
D.
Zinc

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The premature leaf fall is caused due to the deficiency of Nitrogen.
Nitrogen is the most essential nutrient element required for the growth and development of plants.
The deficiency of nitrogen causes the yellowing of green leaves, which ultimately causes the fall of the premature leaf. It also causes reduced in tiller development.