NITROGEN (N) DEFICIENCY

26/04/2022

We bring you a technical analysis on the effect of nutrient deficiencies on plant physiology. We provide you with information on how to recognize these symptoms in a crop in order to select the necessary products for their correction.

SYMPTOMS

  • Growth slows and senescence is advanced.
  • The peduncles become short and thin.
  • The underside and nerves of the leaves sometimes take on reddish colours.
  • General yellowish appearance on the plant, including nerves.
  • Chlorosis develops, causing leaves to turn yellowish or pale green due to loss of chlorophyll.
  • The adult leaves, especially the lower ones, are the most affected.
  • Immediate recovery after administering Nitrogen.