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Agriculture · Q602

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 602

Q602

Chlorosis is

A.
Production of abundant leaves in a plant
B.
The yellowing of leaves due to the loss of chlorophyll
Answer
C.
The yellowing of leaves due to increase in chlorophyll content
D.
The production of very few leaves in a plant

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chlorosis is the yellowing of leaves due to the loss of chlorophyll.
Chlorosis is a yellowing of leaf tissue due to a lack of chlorophyll. Possible causes of chlorosis include poor drainage, damaged roots, compacted roots, high alkalinity, and nutrient deficiencies in the plant.
Affected leaves turn yellow, except for the veins, which remain green. In severe cases, foliage may turn brown and die.