As nitrogen is a nutrient that plays an important role in vegetative growth, influencing the initial formation of the plant as well as the renewal of shoots that will support future production, this nutrient has a direct effect on the quality of fruits and the nutritional balance of the plant.
Deficiency – Characterized by a slight generalized yellowing of the leaves, being more evident in the older ones.
Evolving to lower emission of shoots with the plants taking a smaller size, the yellowing becomes more accentuated.