WAEC Agricultural Science 2017 Question 16

Question 16

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Inhibition of root and fruit formation are deficiency symptoms of

  1. A.iron.
  2. B.nitrogen.
  3. C.chlorine.
  4. D.phosphorus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (phosphorus.)

Explanation

Phosphorus is needed for root growth, flowering and fruiting.