Since calcium is immobile within plants, deficiency symptoms first appear in young tissues. Which of the following describes the symptoms of calcium deficiency?

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Terminal buds die and root tips show damageLeaves develop an unusual dark green colorationEarly dropping of flowers and buds along with weakened stemsAll of the aboveNone of the above

Explanation

Calcium deficiency in plants results in the death of terminal buds and damage to root tips (A), abnormal dark green foliage (B), and premature loss of blossoms and buds combined with weakened stems (C). Therefore, all these symptoms collectively indicate calcium deficiency.