A horticultural student is performing a study utilizing both banana trees from the tropical rain forest and cacti from the desert. The student has been provided with soils of different particle sizes as follows: soil A = 0.08 mm, soil B = 0.008 mm, and soil C = 0.001 mm. The student places one banana tree and one cactus in each soil type and monitors their condition. Note that all samples receive the same amount of water. In which soil would the banana tree do the poorest?

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Banana trees from tropical rain forests prefer well-draining soils, which are typically coarser. Soil A, with the largest particle size, would drain better than the finer soils B and C. Therefore, the banana tree would do the poorest in soil C, which has the smallest particle size and retains water, potentially leading to poor drainage and root rot.

A Horticultural Student Is Performing a Study Utilizing Both Banana