Question

Deficiency of which of these elements cause necrosis in plants?

• A. Magnesium
• B. Calcium
• C. Copper
• D. Potassium

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

Magnesium

B

Calcium

C

Copper

D

Potassium

Necrosis is a condition in which cells or tissues die or degenerate. In a plant, necrosis usually causes the leaves, stems and other parts to darken and wilt away. it is not a disease. it's more of a symptom of a disease or other distress experienced by the plants. It's due to the deficiency of magnesium, calcium, copper and potassium.