Nutrico - Nitrogen
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NITROGEN
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DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
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Lack of growth or stunted growth
General yellowing of foliage, older leaves first
Loss of leaves under severe deficiency
Purplish colouration due to accumulation of anthocyanin pigments
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MADE WORSE BY
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Low organic matter
High carbon (straw) residues added to soils
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ROLE IN PLANT NUTRITION
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Amino acid synthesis
Protein, coenzymes, nucleic acid formation
Chlorophyll and ATP synthesis
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