Question

White bud of maize is due to the deficiency of

A Zn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Fe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Cu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D N Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

White bud of maize is due to Zn deficiency in which a white or light yellow band with reddish veins appears on each side of mid-rib, beginning at the base of the 2nd or 3rd leaf from the top of the plant two weeks after seedling emergence. Later white band extends in strips while mid-rib and leaf remain green.

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