Sign In Question: ) What nutrient deficiency causes little leaf and dieback in citrus trees?
• Explanation:
Little leaf and dieback in citrus trees are classic signs of a deficiency in copper (Cu).
Little leaf and dieback in citrus trees are classic signs of a deficiency in copper (Cu).
• When a citrus tree lacks copper, these processes are disrupted, leading to:
-Little leaf: New leaves become abnormally small and chlorotic (yellowed) due to impaired chlorophyll production.
-Dieback: Twigs and branches die back from the tips because the stems lack the structural support provided by lignin.
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