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Dehaulming in potato is done to obtain

A. Higher yield

B. Hardening of skin of tuber

C. Higher starch content

D. Higher protein content

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Dehaulming in potatoes is the process of removing the vegetative part of the potato plant that is above the ground from the root. It is the pre-harvest practice done to allow hardening of the skin of potato tubers to reduce injuries and damage to potatoes during post-harvesting and supply.

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