Biology GCSE
Nitrate deficiency
What Nitrate deficiency means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Nitrate deficiency
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A shortage of nitrate ions, which are needed to make amino acids and proteins, so the plant cannot build enough protein for new cells and shows stunted growth.
Topics that use Nitrate deficiency
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