Question

What is necrosis in plants?

Answer 1

Necrosis:

1. Premature death of cells, due to an injury or by autolysis is termed as necrosis.
2. Portions of the plants may appear yellow or wilted in necrosis.
3. In plants, necrosis mainly occurs in leaves due to the deficiency of Ca, Mg, Cu and K.
4. Necrosis may be an indicator of distress or symptom of disease.