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Question no. 2666

Fruit tree species capable of thriving in highly acidic soil conditions include______________________?

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Answer: D. Datepalm

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Date palms possess remarkable physiological adaptations that help them withstand challenging soil environments. Unlike many sensitive fruit crops, date palms thrive even in highly acidic or saline soil conditions. This exceptional soil tolerance makes them ideal agricultural choices for marginal and harsh growing regions. Soil acidity influences nutrient availability and can quickly stunt the growth of sensitive plant species. Date palm roots possess mechanisms to tolerate high mineral concentrations and adverse pH soil levels. Hardy fruit species expand agricultural potential in arid and difficult geographic locations worldwide.

Farmers in arid regions plant date palms successfully where other fruit trees would quickly perish. Selecting acid-tolerant crops ensures sustainable agricultural production on diverse regional soil profiles. Agricultural researchers study date palm resilience to breed hardier traits into other vulnerable fruit crops. Mango trees require well-drained soils with neutral pH ranges and fail to thrive in highly acidic conditions. Chiku or sapodilla trees prefer moderate neutral soils rather than tolerating extreme soil acidity. Banana crops demand fertile, well-managed soils and suffer severely under harsh acidic soil stress.

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