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Premature leaf fall is due to deficiency...

Premature leaf fall is due to deficiency of

A

sodium

B

potassium

C

zinc

D

phosphorus.

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D
Phosphorus (P) deficiency causes premature leaf fall. Dead necrotic areas develop on leaves or fruts, and leaves turn dark to blue- green in colour. It also causes delay in seed germination.
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