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Plant Deficiency Disease

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Meaning

Plant deficiency diseases are diseases in plants caused by a lack of certain minerals.

About Plant Deficiency Diseases

Plants gain minerals from the soil, so when the soil lacks certain minerals the plant can become ill.
The three minerals most essential to a plants growth are Nitrates, Phosphates and Potassium. These are collectively known as NPK.

Nitrate Deficiency

Phosphate Deficiency

Potassium Deficiency