NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS

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-1- NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist 10 Of all of the SYMPTOMS and signs of trouble in plants, possibly the most overlooked are NUTRIENT deficiencies. The interrelationship between a NUTRIENT 's availability and soil pH, air and soil temperature, available moisture, excesses of other nutrients, soil organic matter and soil mineral content are complex. Sometimes, though, visual SYMPTOMS can be used to identify possible problems. Ideally, deficiencies are determined by soil testing and/or plant tissue analysis . Soil testing is the best way to accurately determine whether primary NUTRIENT levels are optimum for plant survival and growth.

of other nutrients, soil organic matter and soil mineral content are complex. Sometimes, though, visual symptoms can be used to identify possible problems. Ideally, deficiencies are determined by soil testing and/or plant tissue analysis. Soil testing is the best way to accurately determine whether primary nutrient levels are optimum for plant

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