Killing of terminal buds leaving a rosette effect on the plant is due to deficiency of _______
A
Cobalt
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B
Boron
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C
Calcium
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D
Phosphorous
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Solution
The correct option is A Boron The deficiency of micro-nutrient boron leads to Killing of terminal buds leaving a rosette effect on the plant. While, deficiency of calcium leads to stunted plant growth, necrotic leaf margins, etc. Deficiency of cobalt in uncommon - cobalt generally shows toxicity in plant tissue. The deficiency of Phosphorus produces general stunted growth in plant tissue .