Question

essay 3 points
describe how you would diagnose a nutrient deficiency in a plant using visual symptoms and reference materials.
based on the \diagnose that plant!\ activity, describe how you would identify a nutrient deficiency in a plant.
your answer should include:

• one example of a visual symptom
• how you would use your nutrient deficiency chart or notes to identify the missing nutrient
• (optional) how you would fix the problem

Explanation:

First, observe the plant for visual symptoms like yellowing leaves (chlorosis). Then, refer to the Nutrient Deficiency Chart. Match the symptom (e.g., yellowing) with the chart's entries. For example, if the chart shows that nitrogen deficiency causes general yellowing of older leaves, identify nitrogen as the likely missing nutrient. To fix it, add a nitrogen - rich fertilizer.

Answer:

First, observe visual symptoms (e.g., yellowing leaves). Then, use the Nutrient Deficiency Chart to match the symptom (e.g., nitrogen deficiency for yellowing older leaves). Optionally, add a nitrogen - rich fertilizer.