Practice mode Soil Science

Lower leaves turn yellow and may dry as if short of water; growth is stunted, leaves and fruits shed and the whole plant yellows. These are deficiency symptoms of which nutrient?

Correct answer B. Nitrogen

Explanation

Nitrogen is mobile and is moved from older to younger leaves, so deficiency first yellows the lower leaves before the whole plant turns pale and stunted.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.