Question: ____________ nutrient deficiency causes chlorosis in older leaves of plants. (MP RAEO 2021 Shift 1)
Options:
Sodium
Calcium
Nitrogen
Magnesium
🔑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.
-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.