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              Phosphorus Deficiency Symptoms
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              The deficiency  of P causes complete cessation of elongation, at a height of about two feet  resetting of leaves with older leaves becoming increasingly irregularly  necrotic, leaf production is reduced, and marginal chlorosis and premature  death are caused. P deficiency  causes a blue or dark green coloration of leaves. 
              Corrective Measure
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 40-60 g SSP /  plant.  Entire quantity of phosphorus  fertilizer should be applied at the time of last ploughing or applied at the  time of filling the pits. 
               
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