chlorosis

(noun)

a yellowing of plant tissue due to loss or absence of chlorophyll

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Examples of chlorosis in the following topics:

  • Essential Nutrients for Plants

    • Symptoms of copper deficiency include browning of leaf tips and chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves).
    • Manganese-deficient plants will develop chlorosis between the veins of its leaves.
    • Symptoms of zinc deficiency include chlorosis and stunted growth.
    • Depending on the specific nutrient, a lack can cause stunted growth, slow growth, or chlorosis.
    • Inadequate magnesium also leads to (c) intervenal chlorosis, seen here in a sweetgum leaf.