Major form of boron absorbed by plants is

A. $${{\text{B}}_4}{\text{O}}_7^{ - 2}$$

B. $${{\text{H}}_2}{\text{BO}}_3^ - $$

C. $${\text{BO}}_3^{2 - }$$

D. $${{\text{H}}_3}{\text{B}}{{\text{O}}_3}$$

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The major form of boron absorbed by plants is H₃BO₃ (boric acid).
Boron is an essential plant nutrient required by plants for its proper growth and functioning. It plays an important role in regulating plants' hormone levels and promoting proper growth. It increases flower production and retention, pollen tube elongation and germination, and seed and fruit development.