Question

Which of the following are the symptoms of deficiency of phosphorus?

• A. Early leaf fall
• B. Slow growth of roots
• C. Weak stem
• D. Late flowering

Answer 1

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

The correct options are
A Early leaf fall
B Slow growth of roots
D Late flowering

Plants require various nutrients to ensure proper regulation of their body functions. Plants show symptoms such as early leaf fall, late flowering and slow root growth due to the deficiency of phosphorus. On the other hand, development of weak stem is primarily due to the deficiency of potassium.