Tag «Toxicity»

Symptoms in plants due to sodium poisoning

Sodium (Na) is an abundant element in the natural environment and, like other elements that belong to the same group, it is not found in an elemental state because it reacts quickly with non-metals. Deficiency Sodium (Na) in addition to being a detrimental element for the soil structure, due to the dispersing effect of its …

Symptoms in plants due to Chlorine poisoning

Chlorine (Cl) is an essential element for plants, but it is required in very small quantities. Depending on the culture and its phonological stage, the Chlorine content in the tissue will be variable. Chlorine (Cl) toxicity manifests itself with burns on the margins of the leaves, premature yellowing, bronzing, even leaf drop. Among the most …