Sulfur deficiency-Carrots | Yara Philipines

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Nutrients

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Young leaves show a faint, uniform light green chlorosis.

Reasons
Sulfur deficiency

Carrots - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Young leaflets show a whitish discoloration on their tips and margins.

Reasons
Sulfur deficiency Symptoms of nitrogen deficiency look similar, but occur on older leaves first.

Sulfur deficiency made worse by

Acidic soils
Light, sandy soils (leaching)
Low organic matter
Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
) Areas with low industrial emissions

Sulfur is important for

Component of enzymes and other proteins
Necessary for chlorophyll formation and efficient N-utilization
Relatively low uptake