Concept:Staking supports tomato plants so that fruits do not touch the ground.
Explanation:Tomato plants grow as weak, spreading vines.
When fruits rest on the soil, they are exposed to moisture and pests.
This contact with damp ground leads to fruit rot and disease.
Staking lifts the stems and fruits off the soil.
Therefore, the main purpose of staking is to prevent the fruits from rotting.
It does not directly accelerate growth, flowering, or ripening.
Answer:D. prevents rotting of fruits