Question

how does deficiency of nutrients effect plants

Answer 1

Very acid or alkaline conditions, dryness and waterlogging can all make it difficult for plants to take up soilnutrients. Nutrient deficiencies cause symptoms such as leaf yellowing or browning, sometimes in distinctive patterns. This may be accompanied by stunted growth and poor flowering or fruiting.

Answer 2

Because when nutrients were absent in the plant, the plant does not get energy