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Agriculture · Q865

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 865

Q865

Which nutrient mimics nitrogen deficiency

A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Molybdenum
Answer
D.
Sulfur

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The deficiency of molybdenum mimics nitrogen deficiency as in the absence of sufficient molybdenum the plants accumulate nitrate in their leaves, but cannot use it to make proteins for normal growth. The plant becomes stunted and the leaves show symptoms of nitrogen deficiency and appear to be pale green or yellowish green in colour.