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Which of the following is not true regarding Chlorosis?(a) Yellowing of leaves(b) Death of plant tissues(c) Non-formation of chlorophyll(d) Destruction of chlorophyllThe question was asked in an international level competition.Enquiry is from Plant Diseases and their Control in portion Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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The correct answer is (b) Death of plant TISSUES

To explain: Chlorosis is the yellowing of green tissues or structures (especially LEAVES) due to either non-formation or destruction of chlorophyll. Chlorosis is quite common in the CASE of mineral deficiency. It ALSO occurs in response to FUNGAL, bacterial and viral infections.



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