Which deficiency shows blossom-end rot in fruits?

• A. Interveinal chlorosis on young leaves
• B. Leaf curling
• C. Blossom-end rot in fruits
• D. Stunted growth with dark green leaves

Answer: (C)

Blossom-end rot in fruits is the symptom that shows up when calcium cannot be properly delivered to the developing fruit. Calcium moves with water in the plant, so irregular watering, drought stress, or root problems can prevent enough calcium from reaching the fruit tissue as it grows. When this happens, the tissue at the blossom end becomes necrotic and dark, producing the characteristic rot you see in crops like tomatoes, peppers, and melons. Among the choices, the option that describes blossom-end rot in fruits directly points to this calcium-related issue, making it the best answer. The other options describe different nutrient problems that affect leaves or overall growth, not the blossom-end rot symptom.