Which of the following is/are the symptom(s) of deficiency of potassium?

Retarded growth

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Early leaf fall

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Wilting of leaves

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Weak stem

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The correct options are
C Wilting of leaves
D Weak stem
Potassium is one of the key nutrients required by the plant in order to perform several metabolic activities. Deficiency of this nutrient leads to development of weak stem, wilting of leaves and even failure of production of carbohydrates.

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