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chlorosisAbnormal condition of green plants in which the stems and leaves turn pale green or yellow. The yellowing is due to a reduction in the levels of the green chlorophyll pigments. It may be caused by a deficiency in essential elements (such as magnesium, iron, or manganese), a lack of light, genetic factors, or viral infection. |
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But, in high-pH soils, rather than becoming toxic, nutrients, such as iron and aluminum, become deficient, causing iron and aluminum chlorosis. All of these trees may show chlorosis in our alkaline soil, so add lots ofcompost when planting and keep a layer of mulch covering the soil at all times. Drought, frost in August, cold year, bad no-till year, root diseases, iron chlorosis . |
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