Biology, asked by ningihune37, 6 months ago

Black heart is a physiological disorder of?

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Answered by myrakincsem
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Black heart is a physiological disorder of lack of oxygen in potatoes.

  • Black heart can be described as a non parasitic condition which is caused by a lack in the supply of oxygen and an increase in the carbon dioxide levels.
  • Dark, black, necrotic cavities are formed as a result of blackheart.
  • This disorder can occur in potato tubers during their development, harvesting or storage.
Answered by SushmitaAhluwalia
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Blackheart is a physiological disorder of potatoes caused due to deficiency of oxygen.

  • It is an important physiological disorder, that occurs during storage, transit and market handling.
  • It is caused by poor oxygen relation leading to dark cavities and as the name suggests black coating over the potatoes.
  • It occurs when the temperature goes above thirty-two degrees Celcius.
  • Centre is grey to black and turns soft on exposure.
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