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Diagnosis of Plant Nutritional Disorders

Collection of nutritional disorder images and descriptions.
Control Plant (full Epstein's)

Control Plant (full Epstein's)

Diagnosis of plant nutrient disorders is a difficult but important task of both plant researchers and growers.

Steps to Identify Nutritional Disorders in Bean:

1. Look at the plant

2. Examine the soil

3. Look at the surroundings

4. Interview the farmer

5. Analyze plant nutrient content

6. Perform soil chemical analysis

7. Conduct confirmatory and exploratory experiment

Some or all of these steps can be used to diagnose nutritional disorders.

Parachute shaped leaves, Dark veins, dying of growth points results in branching
Calcium Deficiency
Bright yellow chlorosis of the younger leaves
Iron Deficiency
Interveinal chlorosis of the older leaves
Magnesium Deficiency
Light green color, early senescence of older leaves
Nitrogen Deficiency
Dark green color, early senescence of older leaves, small leaves
Phosphorus deficiency
Blotchy chlorosis of older leaves
Potassium Deficiency
Sulphur deficiency is distinct from N deficiency as older leaves do not show chlorosis
Sulfur Deficiency
Zinc Deficiency