Rapid deterioration of root and shoot tip occurs due to the deficiency of

Options

A. Calcium
B. Phosphorus
C. Nitrogen
D. Carbon

Explanation

Meristematic regions found is stem, leaf and root tips are greatly affected by the absence of calcium because it is not rapidly translocated to these regions. Ultimately they die and thus stop the growth of these organs. Calcium involved in selective permeability of cell membranes. It activates certain enzymes required for development of stemand root apex and as calcium pecatate in the middle lamella of the cell well.