Mango necrosis, commonly known as Black Tip of mango, is a physiological disorder primarily caused by toxic fumes emitted from brick kilns. Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) present in these fumes is the main pollutant responsible for this damage to mango fruits.
Mango necrosis (Black Tip) is due to ______
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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