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NTA Abhyas 2020
Exam
NTA Abhyas
Year
2020
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Mineral Nutrition

NTA Abhyas 2020 · Botany · Mineral Nutrition

Which element is required for the germination of pollen grains? & &...

Which element is required for the germination of pollen grains?
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Options

  1. ABoron
  2. BCalcium
  3. CChlorine
  4. DPotassium

Correct answer

A. Boron

Step-by-step solution

Boron is the micronutrient for plants, present in the soil in very small amounts. It is absorbed from the soil in the form of boric acid (H3BO3{H}_{3}B{O}_{3}) and tetraborate anions. Boron is required for pollen germination, seed germination and cell differentiation.
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