Pepper - Chlorosis
Symptoms
The youngest leaves on top show a uniform light green chlorosis, whereas the leaf veins remein dark green.
Viewed from a distance, the leaves seem to be evenly chlorotic, but green veins can be seen by inspecting against the light.
Causes
Sulphur deficiency
Pepper - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Young leaves show a yellowgreen interveinal chlorosis, starting from the leaf base and progressing over the leaf blade.
Total plant height is stunted because internodes are shorter than normal.
Causes
Sulphur deficiency (right)
Pepper - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Young leaves show a yellowgreen interveinal chlorosis, starting from the leaf base and progressing over the leaf blade.
Total plant height is severely stunted because internodes are shorter than normal.
Causes
Sulphur deficiency (left)
Pepper - Chlorosis
Symptoms
The youngest leaves on top show a uniform light green chlorosis, whereas the leaf veins remein dark green.
Viewed from a distance, the leaves seem to be evenly chlorotic, but green veins can be seen by inspecting against the light.
Causes
Sulphur deficiency
Sulphur deficiency made worse by
- Acidic soils
- Light, sandy soils (leaching)
- Low organic matter
- Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
- ) Areas with low industrial emissions
Sulphur is important for
- Green foliage and healthy growth
- Adequate yields
