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Agriculture · Q85

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 85

Q85

Interveinal chlorosis is caused by the deficiency of

A.
Nitrogen
B.
Calcium
C.
Potassium
D.
Magnesium
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Interveinal chlorosis is caused by the deficiency of Magnesium.
Interveinal Chlorosis is a yellowing of the tissue between the veins of a leaf due to the decline of chlorophyll production and activity.
Magnesium (Mg) is needed by all crops to help capture the sun's energy for growth and production through photosynthesis. It also helps to activate specific enzyme systems.