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Role of Micronutrients and Their Deficiency Symptoms

Role of Micronutrients and Their Deficiency Symptoms

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samuel
Copper
> Role in oxidation-reduction reactions.

> Respiration and utilization of iron

> Deficiency symptoms-yellowing of young leaves.

Iron
> Synthesis of proteins.

> Takes part in oxidation-reduction reactions.

> Deficiency symptoms - leaf chlorosis

Molybdenum
> Nitrogen transformation in plants.

> Metabolization of nitrates to amino acids and proteins

> Deficiency symptoms -leaf curl and scathing.

Manganese - Same as molybdenum.
Zinc
> Formation of growth hormone.

> Reproduction process

> Deficiency symptoms - white bud formation.

Boron
> Absorption of water.

> Translocation of sugar
lemass answered the question on March 15, 2019 at 19:31

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