'Little leaf' of mango is due to the deficiency to India of
A. Fe
B. Cu
C. Zn
D. Mn
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
‘Little leaf' of mango is due to the deficiency to India of Zinc.The leaves become small and narrow with leaf margins bent upwards or downward. Inter nodal length is reduced drastically and a twig with crowded leaves gives a rosette appearance.
The tree with zinc hunger does not grow well and the yield, size and quality of the fruit are reduced.
Malformation of fruits, death of tissue. The margins of the leaf, the midrib area and the leaf tip usually remain green. Plants are stunted because internodes are shortened.
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