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List four common deficiency symptoms observed in plants.

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  1. Chlorosis: Loss of chlorophyll leading to yellowing of leaves, typically due to deficiency of N, K, Mg, S, or Fe.
  2. Necrosis: Death of plant tissue, especially leaf tissue, caused by deficiency of Ca, Mg, Cu, or K.
  3. Delay in flowering: Prolonged vegetative phase and delayed reproductive development, associated with deficiency of N, S, or Mo.
  4. Inhibition of cell division: Reduced growth and stunted development due to deficiency of N, K, S, or Mo.
General · Class 12