Nutrient Deficiency Review - Ag Tech 2

Elements that are essential to plant growth but are only needed in small amounts are called _______.

• micronutrients

• macronutrients

• primary nutrients

• secondary nutrients

Which elemental deficiency is associated with purplish coloration of the leaves?

• P, Phosphorus

• N, Nitrogen

• S, Sulfur

• K, Potassium

________ is a yellowing of the leaves usually observed with an elemental deficiency.

• mosaic

• wilting

• leaf spot

• chlorosis

Which nutrient promotes rapid growth, chlorophyll formation, and increase seed and fruit production.

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Pottasium

• Calcium

Which nutrient is an essential part of a plant's cell wall structure and provides strength to the plant.

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Pottasium

• Calcium

Which nutrient is helps in root metabolism, utilizing proteins and is important for reproductive growth?

• Magnesium

• Sulfur

• Boron

• Copper

Which helps plant metabolism and is present in higher concentration after rainfall or fertilizer application?

• Chlorine

• Iron

• Manganese

• Molybdenum

Which nutrient is important to flowering, fruiting, and cell division

• Magnesium

• Sulfur

• Boron

• Copper

Which nutrient is essential in amino acids and vitamins and aids in chlorophyll formation?

• Magnesium

• Sulfur

• Boron

• Copper

Which nutrient is a component of chlorophyll, enzymes, and vitamins; also aids in nutrient uptake

• Magnesium

• Sulfur

• Boron

• Copper