Question

The disease related with deficiency of molybdenum is

• A. Whiptail disease of cauliflower
• B. Little leaf disease
• C. Reclamation disease of cereals
• D. Brown heart disease

Answer 1

The correct option is A Whiptail disease of cauliflower

Molybdenum has an important role to play in the metabolism of nitrogen. It affects the synthesis of ascorbic acid. It activates the enzymes involved in nitrogen metabolism.

Deficiency symptoms of molybdenum include-
i. It leads to mottling and wilting of leaves at the margins causing yellow spot disease of citrus.
ii. Whiptail disease in cauliflowers, causing narrowing of leaf blades and their rugged appearance due to distortion.