Given below are two statements: Assertion A: Chloride plays an essential role in stomatal regulation. Reason R: Soil containing chlorine concentration 2 ppm or less is considered low or deficient.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

· Chloride is a micronutrient essential for stomatal regulation in plants, influencing water uptake and photosynthesis.
· Chloride deficiency occurs when soil contains less than 2 ppm, which can impact stomatal functioning and plant metabolism.
· While both statements are correct, R does not directly explain A.