DYA 1012C3A: NUTRIENT

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
Housekeeping
 Nitrogen
deficiency
Primary nutrient : 1. Nitrogen (N)
Stunted and
spindly
Yellow
yellowish green
light green in
color

Older leaves
affected first,
starting at the tip
 Phosphorus Primary nutrient : 2. Phosphorus (P)
deficiency

Stunted
Growth
Very dark green color

Purple leaves or
Older leaves
portions of leaves in
affected first
advanced stages
 Magnesium Primary nutrient : 1. Magnesium (Mg)
deficiency
Leaf parts
between veins
show a whitish
color

Leaf tissue becomes

yellow

Leaves curl upward

along the margins
veins remain green
 Assessment 1
Written assessment 1:

Learners Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Complete the table below by referring to the samples provided:

LABEL/ DEFICIENCY SYMPTOM DEFICIENT

SAMPLE ELEMENT
A

D
A B

C D
Conclusion
Learners review/ reflection
Q&A