Q945
Puffy fruit in tomato is caused by
A.
Virous
B.
Bacteria
C.
Fungus
D.
Physiological disorder
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Puffy fruit in tomatoes is caused by a Physiological disorder.Tomato puffiness is slab-sided fruit with hollow gaps between the outer wall and locules and a reduced number of seeds. It is caused by extreme environmental conditions such as high or low temperature.
Puffiness results from incomplete pollination, fertilization, or seed development often as a result of cool temperatures that negatively impact fertilization.