Heavy shedding of buds and bolls occurs in cotton due to

A. Deficiency of nitrogen in the soil

B. Deficiency of phosphorus in the soil

C. Deficiency of magnesium in the soil

D. Water stress at bud formation stage

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Heavy shredding of buds and bolls occurs in cotton because of water stress at the bud formation stage.
Bud formation stage is the critical irrigation stage in the developmental stage of the cotton plantation but delayed irrigation can lead to disaster for the plants.