Farmers in a particular region were concentrated that pre-mature yellowing of leaves of a pulse crop might cause decrease in the yield. Which treatment could be most beneficial to obtain maximum seed yield?

Given mineral ions essential for the physiological activities of plant
$\mathrm{A})$ Nitrogen metabolism
$\mathrm{B})$ Synthesis of Auxins
$\mathrm{C})$ Activation of IAA oxidase enzyme
$\mathrm{D})$ Formation of Mitotic spindle

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Mention the No. of given physiological activities of plant have been essentially controlled by Zinc, Boron, Sulphur and Calcium respectively

$a)$ Synthesis of auxin
$b)$ Photolysis of ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$
$c)$ Methionine constituent
$d)$ Stability of protein
$e)$ Uptake of calcium
$f)$ Regulation of metabolic activities
$g)$Pollen germination
$h)$Cell elongation
$i)$ Cell differentiation

Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants

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Consider the following statements i, ii, and iii regarding criteria for essentiality of the nutrients in plants:

i. The presence of essential element is must for plants to complete their life cycle.

ii. The role of the element can be replaced by another in their life cycle.

iii. The elements must be directly involved in the metabolism of the plant.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Match List -I with List-Il.

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Given below is a simplified model of phosphorus cycling in a terrestrial ecosystem with four blanks (A-D). Identify the blanks.

Match the following

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