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activator and coenzyme functions. Protein synthesis. Stomata function, turgor potential
Potassium deficiency
SULPHUR
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS : General
yellowing of young leaves. Usually no necrosis of leaves. Reduced or stunted growth Constituent of proteins, amino acids (thiamine), coenzymes A and vitamins (biotin). Necessary for synthesis of oils in plants
Sulphur deficiency
CALCIUM
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: Bitter pit in
fruit. Loss of fruit firmness. Corky fruits. Senescent breakdown of fruit. Low storage potential of fruit. Blossom end rot of tomatoes. Cavity spot in carrots
Calcium deficiency
MAGNESIUM
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS Inter-veinal
Chlorosis. Symptoms appear first on older leaves. Reduced crop growth
the chlorophyll molecule. Involved in phosphate and nitrogen metabolism Involved in protein synthesis. Involved in water uptake by the plant
Magnesium deficiency
MANGANESE
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: Inter-veinal
Chlorosis (marbling) of younger leaves. Pale stiping and brown spots on cereals. Floppy plants (cereals). Upright growth habit and triangular leaves on sugar beet
Manganese deficiency
MOLYBDENUM
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS Reduced
plant growth (symptoms of N deficiency) Reduced leaf area (whiptail in cauliflowers)
Molybdenum deficiency
BORON
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS Leaf
distortion and leaf texture changes. Death of growing points. Cracking and rotting. Poor fertilization and fruit set
Boron deficiency
IRON
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMSYellowing
(Chlorosis) of youngest leaves MADE WORSE BYHigh pH soils. Calcareous soils. High levels of copper. Poorly drained crops ROLE IN PLANT NUTRITIONNecessary for the formation of chlorophyll. Necessary for photosynthesis. Necessary for the formation of proteins
Iron deficiency
ZINC
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMSStunted
plants. Pale stripes to the leaf mid rib (maize). Formation of rosettes (fruit trees)Formation of small leaves. Chlorosis of young leaves for the correct functioning of many enzyme systems. Necessary for the synthesis of nucleic acids. Necessary for auxcin (plant hormone) metabolism
Zinc deficiency
COPPER
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: Spiralling of
leaves, especially the flag leaf of cereals. Chlorosis of lead tips. Stunted plants. Poorly filled ears (cereals) MADE WORSE BYOrganic, chalky or sandy soils. Reclaimed health land. High nitrogen application ROLE IN PLANT NUTRITIONInvolved in may enzyme processes. Necessary for proper photosynthesis. Involved in the manufacture of lignin (cell walls). Involved in grain production
Copper deficiency