how does the deficiency of nutrients affect the growth of the plants - Science - Improvement in Food Resources

Question

how does the deficiency of nutrients affect the growth of the
plants

Meera Revankar · Accepted Answer

All plants require adequate amount of nutrients for their growth
and development Nutrients such as Nitrogen, phosphorus and
potassium represent the three most important nutrients plants get
from the soil along with other micronutrients When plants do not
get enough of these nutrients, plants start showing deficiency
symptoms such as stunted growth and poor colour
For example: Plants need nitrogen to form amino acids so that they
can perform enzymatic reactions and produce the chlorophyll
necessary for photosynthesis Deficiency of nitrogen cause plants to
have yellow or light-green leaves, stunted growth reduced flowering
and early maturity Phosphorus helps the plants to store energy, and
develop roots, seeds and flowers Deficiency of phosphorous leads to
reduced cell division, causing stunted growth, delayed maturity,
reduced seed or fruit development and leaf discoloration Deficiency
of potassium causes yellow discoloration of the leaf, slow growth,
smaller plants, weak stems, and smaller fruits