potassium deficiency

collocation in English

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potassium
noun[U]
uk
/pəˈtæs.i.əm/us
/pəˈtæs.i.əm/
a silver-white chemical element that, when combined with other elements, is used in the production of soap, glass, and fertilizers (= substances that help plants ...
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deficiency
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/us
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
a state of not having, or not having enough, of something that ...
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(Definition ofpotassiumanddeficiencyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Leaf photosynthesis and carbon isotope discrimination of cotton in response topotassiumdeficiency.
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They will be told that fresh water on the island is limited and that the soil has a nitrogen andpotassiumdeficiency.
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Potassiumdeficiencyis also common in chalky or peaty soils with a low clay content.
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Mangelwurzel may require supplementary potassium (potash) for optimum yields, flavour and texture, and foliage readily displayspotassiumdeficiencyas interveinal chlorosis.
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In soils having a low water-holding capacity (sands and peats),potassiumdeficiencycan lead to a rapid, premature desiccation of fronds.
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This is probably the reason whypotassiumdeficiencycauses cortisol to decline (as mentioned) and causes a decrease in conversion of 11-deoxycortisol to cortisol.
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Clear cases ofpotassiumdeficiency(as defined by symptoms, signs and a below-normal blood level of the element) are rare in healthy individuals.
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It is essentially apotassiumdeficiencythat causes the leaves on a vine to turn purple and eventually black as chlorophyll is lost.
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This water solubility can result inpotassiumdeficiency.
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Thepotassiumdeficiencyis thought to have been caused by the training schedule and stress of the flight.
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He also has a slightpotassiumdeficiency.
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