Pepper - Deformation
Symptoms
The affected plant doesn't show any discoloration, but misshapen young leaves: parts of the leaf blades are missing, crinkled or vaulted.
Causes
Molybdenum deficiency
Molybdenum deficiency made worse by
- Acid soils
- Low pH
- Low levels of soil organic matter
Molybdenum is important for
- Efficient use of nitrate and P metabolism
