Nitrogen Functions and Deficiency Symptoms in Plants
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Nitrogen stimulates growth of the ______ and stems

leaves

The deficiency symptoms of nitrogen include lower leaves that will ______ early

die

Excess of nitrogen causes the plant to lodge before ______

booting

Phosphorous encourages ______ growth

<p>root</p> Signup and view all the answers

Potassium increases the ______ of the plant

<p>vigor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stalks become stronger due to the function of ______

<p>Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of nitrogen in plants?

<p>Stimulates growth of the leaves and stems, gives dark green color to plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the deficiency symptoms of nitrogen in plants?

<p>Pale yellow in color, lower leaves will die early, short and stunted plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can excess nitrogen in plants cause?

<p>Lodging before booting, decrease in rice yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

List 3 sources of nitrogen for plants.

<p>Ammonium sulfate (21-0-0), Ammonium phosphate (16-20-0), Urea (46-0-0)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of phosphorous in plants?

<p>Encourages root growth, hastens maturity of the plant, helps in seed production</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the deficiency symptoms of phosphorous in plants?

<p>Not enough tillers per hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

What functions does potassium serve in plants?

<p>Increases plant vigor, helps resist disease, strengthens stalks, enlarges grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the deficiency symptoms of potassium in plants?

<p>Reduced plant growth, root development, seed development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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