NAME: John Andrew D.

Goce SECTION: 1 BSA-D

PLANT NUTRITION

Write the functions of the nutrients for plants and its corresponding deficient symptoms
when the nutrient is not given.

NUTRIENT MAJOR FUNCTIONS IN VISUAL DEFICIENCY

PLANTS SYMPTOMS
Nitrogen is also a component of the Slow growth and uniform yellowing of
chlorophyll molecule, which enables the older leaves are usually the first
plant to capture sunlight energy by symptoms of nitrogen (N) deficiency.
photosynthesis, driving plant growth and Nitrogen-deficient plants produce
grain yield. Nitrogen plays a critical role smaller than normal fruit, leaves, and
NITROGEN within the plant to ensure energy is shoots and these can develop later than
available when and where the plant normal. Broadleaf foliage in fall may be
needs it to optimize yield. more reddish than normal and drop
prematurely.

Phosphorus plays a crucial role in plant Phosphorus deficiency tends to inhibit or

growth and development by facilitating prevent shoot growth. Leaves turn dark,
energy transfer, promoting root growth, dull, blue-green, and may become pale in
and supporting the formation of DNA severe deficiency. Reddish, reddish-
and RNA molecules. violet, or violet color develops from
increased Calcium is needed by plants to
produce new growing points and root
tips. Deficiency symptoms: New foliage,
buds and roots have stunted growth.
PHOSPHORUS Younger leaves curl downwards with
browning of leaf edges and leaf tips, also
known as tip burn. In some plants, they
may also show abnormally green foliage
anthocyanin synthesis. Symptoms appear
first on older parts of the plant.

The major function of potassium in Potassium-deficient plants are easily

plants is to regulate water balance, distinguished by their tendency to wilt
enhance photosynthesis, improve stress on dry, sunny days. The overall
tolerance, and enhance the overall appearance of the plant is wilted or
growth and development of the plant. drooping. Deficient plants will have a
POTASSIUM stocky appearance with short internodes.
Younger leaves’ growth is inhibited, and
they have small leaf blades.
 The major function of calcium In plants Calcium is needed by plants to produce
is to regulate cell division and growth, new growing points and root tips.
strengthen cell walls, and improve the Deficiency symptoms: New foliage, buds
uptake of other essential nutrients. and roots have stunted growth. Younger
leaves curl downwards with browning of
CALCIUM leaf edges and leaf tips, also known as
tip burn. In some plants, they may also
show abnormally green foliage

NUTRIENT MAJOR FUNCTIONS IN VISUAL DEFICIENCY

PLANTS SYMPTOMS
The major function of sulfur In plants is Sulfur deficiency in plants is
to participate in the synthesis of characterized by yellowing of the leaves,
important amino acids, vitamins, and starting from the older leaves and
enzymes that support plant growth and moving towards the newer ones. The
overall health. yellowing appears as a uniform color,
SULFUR not as distinct green and yellow patches.
The leaves also become thin and stunted,
with a curled appearance.

Iron plays a crucial role in plants by Iron is an essential micronutrient for

serving as an essential component of plants, and a visual deficiency of iron
chlorophyll, which helps in can manifest as yellowing of leaves,
photosynthesis, and in the production of known as chlorosis
enzymes involved in respiration and
IRON energy metabolism.

The major function of manganese in A visual deficiency of manganese in

plants is to help in the process of plants can manifest as yellow or pale
photosynthesis by playing a role in the green chlorotic spots on the leaves, and
activation of enzymes, and also to can sometimes result in stunted growth.
maintain the structure of plant tissues by The deficiency affects new growth first,
MANGANESE participating in the formation of strong which can lead to a general yellowing of
cell walls. the plant as the older green leaves
become chlorotic as well.
 The major function of magnesium in The visual deficiency of magnesium in
plants is to aid in the process of plants is characterized by yellowing of
photosynthesis by serving as a the older leaves, starting from the bottom
component in the chlorophyll molecule, of the plant and moving upward. This
enabling the plant to absorb light energy yellowing is caused by a lack of
MAGNESIUM and convert it into chemical energy for chlorophyll production, which is
growth and survival. necessary for photosynthesis.

The major function of copper in plants is A visual deficiency of copper In plants

to aid in various metabolic processes, can be seen as yellowing or wilting of
such as the formation of pigments, the the leaves, stunted growth, and distorted
regulation of gene expression, and the or twisted stems and leaves. The tips of
protection against oxidative stress. the leaves may turn brown or black and
COPPER the margins may become curled or
rolled. The roots may also become
stunted or reduced in size.

NUTRIENT MAJOR FUNCTIONS IN VISUAL DEFICIENCY

PLANTS SYMPTOMS
The major function of zinc in plants is to Yellowing of leaves: Zinc deficiency can
act as a cofactor in various metabolic cause yellowing of the leaves, starting
processes, including enzyme activation, from the tips and margins and moving
DNA synthesis, and regulation of gene inward. This is because zinc is involved
expression. in the production of chlorophyll, which
gives plants their green color.
ZINC Interveinal chlorosis: Interveinal
chlorosis is a type of leaf yellowing
where the veins remain green while the
rest of the leaf turns yellow. Twisted
leaves: Zinc deficiency can cause the
leaves to become distorted, curled, or
twisted.
The major function of molybdenum in Visual deficiency of molybdenum in
plants is to act as a cofactor for enzymes plants manifests as yellowing of the
involved in the nitrogen metabolism, leaves, starting from the edges and
specifically in the process of nitrogen spreading inward. This yellowing is
fixation and the reduction of nitrates to referred to as “molybdenum chlorosis”.
MOLYBDENUM ammonia. In severe cases, the entire leaf can
become yellow, eventually leading to
leaf death. The plant may also exhibit
stunted growth and reduced flowering.

The major function of boron In plants is Visual deficiency of boron in plants can
to assist in the transport of sugars and manifest as stunted growth, curling of
maintaining the structural integrity of leaves, and distortion of the stems and
fruits. The affected leaves may yellow
BORON cell walls, which is crucial for proper
and die, while the tips and margins of the
growth and development. leaves may become brown and necrotic.
The plant’s reproductive structures, such
as flowers, fruits and seeds, may be
 deformed and may not mature properly.
Additionally, the plant may become
more susceptible to diseases and pests.
Overall, visual deficiency of boron in
plants can result in reduced yields and
lower crop quality.
The major function of cobalt In plants is Visual deficiency of cobalt in plants can
to assist in the process of nitrogen result in stunted growth, yellowing of
fixation, which helps the plant to leaves, and reduced overall plant health.
convert atmospheric nitrogen into a The yellowing of leaves is due to a
form that can be utilized for growth and reduction in chlorophyll synthesis, as
COBALT development cobalt is a crucial component in the
synthesis of vitamin B12, which is
essential for chlorophyll production. In
severe cases, plant death may occur