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Zinc Deficiency
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Zinc deficiency is a widespread micronutrient disorder in crops, causing stunted growth, chlorosis, and reduced yields. It manifests as interveinal yellowing and rosetting in young leaves, often mistaken for viral diseases or other pests like [aphids](/wiki/aphids). Early diagnosis and targeted foliar or soil applications of zinc sulfate provide rapid correction.
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