Given below are two statements: Statement I: Browning of cauliflower causes due to Boron deficiency. Statement II: Rice is the indicator plant for Phosphorus deficiency. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

· Statement I: Correct. Boron deficiency in cauliflower causes browning due to its critical role in cell wall structure and membrane integrity.
· Statement II: Incorrect. Rice is an indicator plant for Zinc deficiency, not Phosphorus deficiency.
· Boron is an essential micronutrient for plants, and its deficiency can lead to structural deformities and physiological disorders in crops.