Question

    Heavy shedding of buds and bolls occurs in cotton due to:

    A Nitrogen deficiency in soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Phosphorus deficiency in soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Magnesium deficiency in soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Water stress at bud formation stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Insufficient soil moisture during reproductive growth in cotton promotes bolls shedding. Water stress during early flowering cause shedding of squares before they are flowered while late stress at flowering reduces the rate of flowering and boll retention.

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