Brown heart disease in cauliflower is due to the deficiency of

Options

(a) iron
(b) boron
(c) copper
(d) phosphorus

Correct Answer:

boron

Explanation:

Brown heart disease of cauliflower is due to boron deficiency.Water soaked areas appear on the developing curl which turn brown and become hard.The leaves become thicker, brittle and curls downward. Blisters on petiole and midrib may be found.