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Rapid deterioration of root and shoot tip occurs due to the deficiency of

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Calcium
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Phosphorus
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Nitrogen
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Carbon
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Solution

The correct option is A Calcium
As calcium is an important constituent of cell wall and forms middle lamella between plant cells as calcium pectate, a deficiency of calcium will affect the growing or meristematic regions of plant the most like root and shoot tip. It is the root and shoot tip, where maximum meristematic activity occurs.

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