Table 2. Symptoms of phytotoxicity.
- Burn- appears on the tip or margins of the leaf as necrotic (dead) area or the entire leaf surface may appear burned, or the roots can be burned.
- Chlorosis - appears as spots, tip or marginal yellowing or even entire leaf yellowing.
- Leaf distortion - appears as curling, crinkling or cupping of the leaf.
- Stunting - reduction in size of entire plant or certain parts (fruit, flowers, roots) while rest of plant appears normal.
- Abnormal growth - stimulation of excessive growth on either certain parts (aerial roots, suckering) or the entire plant.
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