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    Back hurt and hollow heart in potato occur due to?
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    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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