Deficiency

Deficiency

Any inadequacy or shortage of substances essential to growth and development of plants. Lacking in some quality, faculty, or characteristic necessary for completeness.

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Not having an adequate or proper supply or amount.

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A field which continuously has standing water and cannot be drained. The water level may not be deep.

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