Signs of Nutrient Deficiency

A very cool image that shows the signs of nutrient deficiency in plants.

Source:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/rmgard/msg051113452938.html

Calcium: New leaves misshapen or stunted. Existing leaves remain green. 

Nitrogen: Upper leaves light green.  Lower leaves yellow.   Bottom (older leaves) yellow and shriveled.  

Carbon Dioxide: White deposit.  Stunted growth.  Plants die back. 

Phosphate: Leaves darker than normal.  Loss of leaves. 

Iron: Young leaves are yellow/white with green veins.  Mature leaves are normal. 

Potassium: Yellowing at tips and edges, especially in young leaves.  Dead or yellow patches or spots develop on leaves. 

Manganese: Yellow spots and/or elongated holes between veins. 

Magnesium: Lower leaves turn yellow from inwards.  Veins remain green. 

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