Practice mode Biology

What does potassium (K+) deficiency cause in plants?

Correct answer A. Premature death of leaves

Explanation

Potassium is mobile and moves to young tissue, so deficiency causes yellowing and scorching at leaf margins and premature death of older leaves.

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