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Back hurt and hollow heart in potato occur due to?
Question

Back hurt and hollow heart in potato occur due to?

A.

Environmental condition

B.

Overuse of fertilizer

C.

Rodents

D.

Bacterial infection

E.

Nutrient deficiency

Correct option is E


The correct option is (e) Nutrient deficiency. Hollow heart and back hurt in potatoes are often caused by nutrient deficiencies, particularly a lack of calcium and other essential nutrients, leading to internal damage.
(a) Environmental condition – Environmental factors can contribute, but nutrient deficiency is the primary cause.
(b) Overuse of fertilizer – Can contribute to certain disorders, but hollow heart is more related to nutrient imbalance.
(c) Rodents – Not directly related to hollow heart or back hurt in potatoes.
(d) Bacterial infection – Not responsible for hollow heart or back hurt.

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