Nutrient Deficiencies –  Primary Nutrient

Nutrient Deficiencies – Primary Nutrient


June 14, 2021
Test Your Knowledge With The Quiz Below

Today, we are going to be looking at some common issues that can occur in any of our field crops, nutrient deficiencies.

Nutrient deficiencies occur when the plant are unable to take up the essential nutrients they need for growth. This can occur at any point in the growing season, but especially in times of stress (ie. Hot/cold, dry/wet).

Primary nutrients are Nitrogen, Phophorus, and Potassium (N-P-K) that are the nutrients that we apply in the greatest amounts to most of our field crops. It is quite common to see these deficiency symptoms in the fields in different situations.

Test your knowledge by looking at the pictures seen below to see if you know what deficiency the plants are showing – Grab a pen and paper to record your answers:

Question 1-

A. Nitrogen Deficiency

B. Potassium Deficiency

C. Phosphorus Deficiency

Question 2-

A. Phosphorus Deficiency

B. Potassium Deficiency

C. Nitrogen Deficiency

Question 3-

A. Potassium Deficiency

B. Herbicide Injury

C. Phosphorus Injury

Question 4-

A. Phosphorus Deficiency

B. Potassium Deficiency

C. Nitrogen Deficiency

Question 5 –

Question 6-

A. Potassium Deficiency

B. Nitrogen Deficiency

C. Phosphorus Deficiency

A. Nitrogen Deficiency

B. Herbicide Injury

C. Potassium Deficiency

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ANSWERS:   

1. A      2. A      3. C      4. C      5. A      6. B

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