A plant shows stunted growth and yellow leaves. This is likely to be the deficiency symptom of ____________
Explanation
When a plant is nitrogen deficient, the following will be noticed about it:
(i) First, the older leaves will turn yellow - green. This colouring will spread from the inside of the leaves to the outside
(ii) Next, the yellowing will spread to the base of the leaf and the veins
(iii) Eventually, the growth of the plants stops and the leaves fall off.
(iv) The stems of the plant will turn purple or reddish.
