Question:

Chlorosis in plants occurs due to

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • high sunlight intensity
  • high humidity in hair
  • absorption of yellow pigment from the soil
  • deficiency of Mg and Fe in soil.
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Chlorosis is an abnormal condition in plant stems and leaves in which synthesis of the green pigment chlorophyll is inhibited, resulting in a pale yellow colouration. This may be caused by mineral deficiency (N,K, Mg, Mn, Zn, S, Fe and Mo), absence of light, infection (particularly by viruses), or genetic factors.
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Concepts Used:

Mineral Nutrition

The naturally occurring inorganic nutrient found in the soil and food that is necessary for the proper functioning of animal and plant bodies is defined as nutrition. Minerals are vital elements essential for the body.

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Role of Nutrients:

  1. Balancing function
  2. Maintenance of osmotic pressure
  3. Influencing the pH of the cell sap
  4. Construction of the plant body
  5. Catalysis of the biochemical reaction
  6. Effects of Toxicity