chlorosis
/kləˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition in plants where leaves turn pale yellow or white because of a lack of chlorophyll, often due to disease or poor nutrition.
- Chlorosis can be caused by a deficiency in nitrogen, iron, or magnesium.
- If your houseplant has yellow leaves, it might be suffering from chlorosis.
- The gardener noticed chlorosis in the rose bushes and added iron supplements to the soil.