Question: High Water Use Efficiency (WUE) is achieved through _______ (IFFCO 2022)
Options:
Iron
Magnesium
Carbon
Sodium
✅Explanation:
While several nutrient deficiencies can contribute to chlorosis, magnesium deficiency is often the most direct cause. This is because magnesium is a central component of the chlorophyll molecule itself.
While several nutrient deficiencies can contribute to chlorosis, magnesium deficiency is often the most direct cause. This is because magnesium is a central component of the chlorophyll molecule itself.
🔑Key Points:
-Chlorosis is the loss of the normal green coloration of leaves of plants due to loss of chlorophyll.
-It leads to yellowing of leaves.
-This is caused by iron deficiency in lime-rich soils, or due to diseases, or lack of light.
-Other elements that cause chlorosis are nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, sulphur, manganese, zinc, etc.