HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT DISEASES PATHOGENS THEIR SURVIVAL AND SPREAD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the result of nitrate deficiency in a plant
A
Cellulose walls are strengthened
B
Increased growth
C
Yellowing of the leaves
D
Stunted growth, older leave may go yellow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A lack of N means a lack of chlorophyll content in plants, and chlorophyll gives vegetation its vibrant green color. This is why nitrogen deficiency at early stages reveals in lighter greens. Then, a nitrogen deficiency causes green leaves to turn yellow, starting from older ones that fade prematurely.

Detailed explanation-2: -Slow growth and uniform yellowing of older leaves are usually the first symptoms of nitrogen (N) deficiency. Nitrogen-deficient plants produce smaller than normal fruit, leaves, and shoots and these can develop later than normal. Broadleaf foliage in fall may be more reddish than normal and drop prematurely.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sulphur. Sulphur is a component in the formation of chlorophyll. Deficiencies result in yellow leaves and stunted growth.

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