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Brown heart rot of beet is due to deficiency of (a)B(b)P(c)Mg(d)Mo

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Brown heart rot of beet is caused by a deficiency of boron. The correct answer is:

(a) B

Explanation: Brown heart rot is a physiological disorder in beets that occurs due to a lack of boron (B). Boron is essential for the formation of cell walls and the proper functioning of the plant's vascular system. When boron is deficient, it leads to poor cell wall development and disruptions in the plant’s nutrient transport, causing symptoms like brown, soft, and rotting areas in the heart of the beet.