Nutrition in Plants

Nutrition in Plants

Macronutrients & Micronutrients

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrients deficiency can cause this effect?

• Phosphorus

• Magnesium

• Nitrogen

• Calcium

Nitrogen Deficiency (CUPS)

• Chlorosis**

• Underlying leaves fall off**

• Protein Synthesis disrupted

• Stunted Growth

Left side: Nitrogen deficieny; Right side: Normal plants

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrient deficiency can cause this effect?

• Nitrogen

• Potassium

• Carbon

• Phosphorus

Potassium Deficiency (PEP)

• Protein synthesis disrupted

• Edges of leaves become yellowish**

• Premature death of plants

Left side: Potassium deficiency; right side: Normal plant

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrient deficiency can cause this problem?

• Sulphur

• Iron

• Maganese

• Calcium

Calcium Deficiency

• Stunted growth

• Leaves become distorted and lobed**

• Leaf veins become yellowish

Plant with lacking of calcium

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrient deficiency can cause this problem?

• Magnesium

• Copper

• Sulphur

• Phosphorus

Magnesium Deficiency

• Edges of matured leaf and leaf veins become yellowish **

• Red spots on leaf surface**

• Lobed leaves

Left side: Magnesium Deficiency; Right side: Normal leaf

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrient deficiency can cause this problem?

• Phosphorus

• Nickel

• Chlorine

• Sulphur

Phosphorus

• Dark green & dull coloured leaves**

• Red/Purple spot appear on older leaves**

• Unhealthy root growth

Leaves with phosphorus deficiency

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrient deficiency can cause this problem?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Sulphur

• Chlorine

Sulphur Deficiency

• Leaves/ whole plant turns yellow**

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