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Deficiency of which element causes 'blossom end rot' in tomatoes?

  • A Nitrogen
  • B Potassium
  • C Calcium
  • D Magnesium

Correct answer: C. Calcium

Explanation: Blossom end rot of tomatoes is caused by calcium deficiency in the developing fruit. Calcium is poorly mobile in plants; irregular watering disrupts Ca transport. Affected tissue becomes dark, leathery, and sunken at the flower end.

Concept context

Essential mineral elements, their roles and deficiency symptoms. Nitrogen fixation and soil nutrition.

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