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Calcium deficiency in tomato causes BER and fruits with BER having Ca level of . . . . . . . . %.

A. > 0.1%

B. > 0.05%

C. > 0.2%

D. > 0.5%

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Calcium deficiency in tomato causes BER and fruits with BER have Ca level of > 0.2%.
BER is Blossom end rot and is caused by a calcium deficiency, usually induced by any disruption of water uptake.
Lack of water, even short-term, especially after heavy rainfall, will result in reduced calcium intake. High humidity, which causes a reduction in evapotranspiration and water uptake in plants, will have the same effect.

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