Camellia and azalea are plants that produce yellow leaves, which is considered an undesirable outcome, when they are grown on alkaline soil. Which of the statements below support the fact about camellia and azalea stated above? a. Loam soil is not advisable to be used in growing camellia and azalea because of its acidity. b. Camellia and azalea should not be planted in chalk soil. c. Camellia and azalea produced yellow leaves because they are planted in acidic soil. d. Camellia and azalea require chalk soil to counter the effect of the alkaline soil used.

Camellia and azalea are plants that produce yellow leaves, which is considered an undesirable outcome, when they are grown on alkaline soil. Which of the statements below support the fact about camellia and azalea stated above? a. Loam soil is not advisable to be used in growing camellia and azalea because of its acidity. b. Camellia and azalea should not be planted in chalk soil. c. Camellia and azalea produced yellow leaves because they are planted in acidic soil. d. Camellia and azalea require chalk soil to counter the effect of the alkaline soil used.

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Chapter21: Conservation And Biodiversity

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