Question

What are the symptoms of sulfur deficiency?

Answer 1

Hint: Sulfur is a bright yellow crystalline substance and has an extremely bad odour. Sulfur is mainly found in hot regions like hot springs and volcanoes. Sulfur is a non-reactive element at normal temperatures. Sulfur is used for the synthesis of some important proteins as well like glutathione which acts as an antioxidant and protects our cells from getting damaged. It is also used in the making of plant chlorophyll and nodules of legumes.

Step by step solution:
If plants suffer from sulfur deficiency-

• • Chlorophyll will not be able to be synthesized efficiently and sufficiently due to which the colour of the leaf appears to be pale yellow, as a result of which the plant will not the able to make its own food

• If the young leaf is necrotic that is affected by a disease or injury, it is a symptom of sulfur deficiency.

• Prematuration, falling off leaves too early, delayed development and delayed maturation are also symptoms of sulfur deficiency.

Note: Pure sulfur does not smell but its compounds may stink. Hydrogen sulphide is a poisonous gas which is the best-known compound of sulfur. It smells like rotten eggs. It is used in oil refining, batteries, fertilizers, etc. Sulfur is the third most abundant element in the human body. Sulfur is essential for the synthesis of cysteine and methionine. It is also good for the skin as it absorbs excess oil and prevents acne and skin breakouts.