Chlorosis is the loss of chlorophyll leading to yellowing in leaves. It is caused by the deficiency of elements like K, Mg, N, S, Fe, Mn, Zn and Mo. Plants affected with chlorosis will lose their ability to synthesize carbohydrates and will die unless the cause of its chlorophyll insufficiency is treated and might lead to plant disease called rust. Chlorosis occur due to many reasons namely mineral deficiency , poor drainage , root damage , exposure to Sulphur dioxide and soil pH that makes minerals unavailable to roots for absorption etc.
What is chlorosis and what causes it?
