Question

Name three deficiency symptoms in plants.

Answer 1

Plant nutrients:

1. Plants require a number of nutrients for their healthy growth and development.
2. These nutrients are directly absorbed by their roots and are essential for their normal growth and reproduction.
3. The deficiency of a single nutrient can result in multiple symptoms in a plant.

Deficiency symptoms:

1. Chlorosis:
   • Chlorosis occurs due to the loss of chlorophyll in leaves.
   • It results in the yellowing of leaves.
2. Necrosis is referred to as localized death of the tissues bud, leaf tips or in scattered spots on the leaves.
3. Delayed flowering in plants: Flowers don't bloom for a regular period.