Deficiency Symptoms and Correction · NCERT Biology

Which element's deficiency is known to cause 'Whip tail' disease in cauliflower?

  1. Zinc (Zn)
  2. Molybdenum
  3. Copper (Cu)
  4. Manganese
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Correct answer: Molybdenum

Molybdenum deficiency leads to 'Whip tail' in cauliflower, where the leaf blade fails to develop properly, leaving only the midrib. This is a classic example of a specific morphological symptom.

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