WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 7

Question 7

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Inhibition of root and bark development, fruiting and seed formation in crops is due to the deficiency of

  1. A.phosphorus
  2. B.boron
  3. C.nitrogen
  4. D.chlorine
  5. E.molybdenum
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (phosphorus)

Explanation

Phosphorus is needed for roots, flowering, fruiting and seed formation.