Exposure of plants to high fluoride concentration results in necrosis or chlorosis characteristics in:

Correct answer: C. Leaf tip and leaf margin

  • A. Petiole but not in lamina
  • B. Only mid rib of lamina
  • C. Leaf tip and leaf margin
  • D. Stems tips only

Explanation

Fluoride injury commonly begins at the leaf tip and progresses along the margins, producing chlorosis followed by necrosis. The petiole, midrib and stem tips are not the characteristic first locations.

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