BIOL 206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Abscission, Chlorophyll, Necrosis
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Complete nutrient solution these plants may not be deprived of any nutrients, but also may struggle to grow to their fullest potential because of the soil solution that they have been placed into. However, we likely will not see any sort of discoloration, wilting, necrosis, or abscission from these plants due to their complete nutrient solution. Plants lacking nitrogen nitrogen is vital because it is a major component of chlorophyll, a lack a proper amounts a nitrogen would likely lead to a yellowing discoloration of the plant"s leaves. This inadequate source of nitrogen subsequently causes an inadequate amount of chlorophyll to be produced. Plants lacking potassium potassium is absorbed in large amount into a plant through its roots, and is therefore considered to be a macronutrient. Potassium, however, does not become part of any complex organic ions, rather it moves as a free ion performing many functions where it is needed.
