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Deficiency of Molybdenum

There is probably a deficiency of Molybdenum. Young leaves of Molybdenum deficient plants are thick and roughened and often elongated to form a strap appearance. Leaves have prominent venation with margins that are irregularly wrinkled, and they may have interveinal chlorosis. The number and size of flowers are reduced. In severe cases, the petals of flowers are fused together.

Plant is a dicot (broadleaf tree or shrub)

Molybdenum Deficiency in Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

Molybdenum Deficiency in Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

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