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Yellowing from Ion Deficiency

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In some leaves, the green parts become yellow because of an ion deficiency.

Give the scientific term that describes the yellow colour of the leaves.

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  1. 1 Gives chlorosis.

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Chlorosis.

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Wilting.

Wilting describes loss of firmness, not the scientific term for yellow leaf colour.