DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a plant is lacking in a particular mineral, it is described as
A
deficient
B
efficient
C
sufficient
D
insufficient
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nutrient deficiency occurs when a plant lacks sufficient quantity of an essential nutrient required for growth. Without sufficient essential nutrients, plants will not grow well and show various symptoms to express the deficiency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chlorosis is a physiological disorder that occurs to deficiency of mineral elements (eg; Mn, K, Zn, Fe, Mg, S and N). Leaves or plant parts become abnormally yellow. Mottled is surface marked with coloured spots (anthocyanin develops) eg. Due to deficiency of N, Mg, P, S.

Detailed explanation-3: -An increased need for the mineral, lack of the mineral in the diet, or difficulty absorbing the mineral from food are some of the more common reasons. Mineral deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as weak bones, fatigue, or a decreased immune system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants suffer from deficiency diseases when they do not have enough mineral ions.

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