Necrosis, or the death of leaf tissue, is particularly associated with the deficiency of:
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Correct answer: Ca, Mg, K, Cu
Necrosis (tissue death) is characteristically caused by deficiency of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper. By contrast, deficiency of N, S, and Mo is more commonly associated with inhibition of cell division rather than necrosis.
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