A scientist noticed that in one area the gorse plants had yellow leaves and had stunted growth. One reason for yellow leaves and stunted growth is a deficiency of nitrate ions in the soil. Explain two other possible reasons for the yellow leaves and stunted growth. Do not refer to nitrate ions in your answer. – 7030

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A scientist noticed that in one area the gorse plants had yellow leaves and

had stunted growth.

One reason for yellow leaves and stunted growth is a deficiency of nitrate

ions in the soil.

Explain two other possible reasons for the yellow leaves and stunted

growth.

Do not refer to nitrate ions in your answer.

Reason 1

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Reason 2

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