Question

Give the importance of potassium and its deficiency symptoms.

Answer 1

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Potassium is required for stomatal opening.

It also help in translocation of sugar.

It is also required for protein synthesis.

It also maintains the turgor pressure.

It actives the enzymes.

It also balances the anion-cation balance in cell.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS :

1) Mottled or virginal chlorosis which is followed by necrosis of leaf tips,margins and between veins.

2) loss of apical dominance leads to rosetle or bushy habitat.

3) Disintegration of plastids.

4) Lodging of corn plant.

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Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Potassium in plants -

Potassium is macronutrient as it is required in large quantities by plants.

# Role of potassium -

• It helps in opening and closing of stomata.
• It is required for activation of certain enzymes.
• Potassium plays major role in osmoregulation in plants.

# Symptoms of Potassium deficiency -

• Stunted growth
• Yellowing of leaves
• Poor resistance to drought
• Intolerance to temperature changes
• Poor resistance to pests
• Defoliation
• Dark patches on leaves
• Weak roots and stem
• Flower formation delayed

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