Question: Pop pod in groundnut is mainly due to deficiency of which essential plant nutrient?
Options:
Nitrogen
Sulphur
Zinc
Calcium
✅ Explanation:
-Calcium: Calcium is crucial for cell wall development and membrane integrity. A deficiency in calcium can weaken the pod walls of groundnut, leading to "pop pods," which are pods that split open prematurely, exposing the seeds and reducing yield.
-Calcium: Calcium is crucial for cell wall development and membrane integrity. A deficiency in calcium can weaken the pod walls of groundnut, leading to "pop pods," which are pods that split open prematurely, exposing the seeds and reducing yield.