Table
Mineral elements in Plants and Their Deficiency Symptioms
| Elements | Deficiency symptoms |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen | Stunted growth, chlorosis. |
| Magnesium | Chlorosis, yellowing of leaves. |
| Calcium | Stunted growth. |
| Phosphorus | Poor growth, leaves become dull green. |
| Potassium | Yellow edges of leaves, premature death. |
| Sulphur | Chlorosis, leaf curls, woody sterms. |
| Iron | Chlorosis, reduced growth. |
| Manganese | Chlorosis, grey spots on leaves. |
| Boron | Brown heart disease. |
| Copper | Dieback of shoots. |
| Molybdenum | Retardation of growth. |
| Zinc | Malformed leaves, Reduced flowering and Fruiting. |
