Abstract:
Effects of Zn-deficiency nutrient solution on growth and development of tomato (
Lycopersicon esculentum miller) and green pepper(
Capsicum frutescens L.Var.grossum Bailey),and the concentration of P,K,Ca and Zn in organs of the two given plants was studied.The results showed that there was a close relationship between Zn-deficiency symptom on leaves and P,Ca concentration in the leaves.The symptom was independent on Zn concentration.Zn-deficiency disease resulted from over-accumulation of phosphorus and a great decrease of calcium in leaves,and from ion imbalance induced by reduction of K concentration. It indicated that Zn-deficiency in nutrient solution did not directly lead to decrease of Zn concentration in leaves.