Khaira disease of rice is due to ________

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Khaira disease in rice is caused by Zinc (Zn) deficiency.

🍃 Key Details:
➤ Initial symptoms include yellow spots on leaves, which later turn into brown spots.
➤ These spots appear on the upper side of the leaves.
➤ The disease can occur in both the nursery and the main field.

📌 Important Points:
➤ Khaira disease of rice was first reported in India at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, by Y.L. Nene.