There are several factors that may contribute to the type and degree of nutrient deficiencies:

Finally, a few words about some physiological problems which result from nutrient deficiencies and weather conditions.

Besides lack of water and sunshine, nutrient deficiency is a major growth limiting factor.

The program looked at nutrient deficiency in algae, because they wanted to study the lipid trigger.

However, the study found that during nutrient deficiency, rates of oil production are lower.

In most western countries, serious nutrient deficiencies are fortunately rare.

However, once a plant shows symptoms of nutrient deficiency it is likely that that season's yields will be reduced.

"Diets that eliminate many foods are hard to follow and may result in nutrient deficiencies," says Dalessandro.

When consumed in recommended amounts, they prevent the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies.

And unless your symptoms are caused by a particular nutrient deficiency, you should not expect to be cured simply through dietary modifications.