Deficiency Symptoms and Correction · NCERT Biology

Internal cork of apple and browning of cauliflower are symptoms resulting from the deficiency of:

  1. Boron (B)
  2. Sulfur
  3. Chlorine
  4. Potassium
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Correct answer: Boron (B)

Boron is essential for sugar translocation and calcium utilization. Its deficiency leads to various physiological disorders like internal cork in fruits and browning/hollowing of stems in cauliflower.

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