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WAEC Agricultural Science 2007 Question 11

Question 11

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Chlorosis with characteristic parallel white or yellow streaks observed along the veins of leaves is a deficiency symptom of

  1. A.potassium
  2. B.magnesium
  3. C.phosphorus
  4. D.sulphur.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (magnesium)

Explanation

Magnesium shortage gives yellow stripes between the veins, especially in cereal leaves.