ScienceSeptember 2, 2026

chlorosis

klor-OH-sis

Definition

A condition in plants where leaves turn pale yellow or white due to a lack of chlorophyll, often caused by nutrient deficiency, disease, or environmental stress.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'chloros,' meaning pale green or yellowish-green, combined with the suffix '-osis,' which denotes a condition or state.

In the news

In the article, the author notes that tomato plants exposed to continuous light suffer from 'mottled chlorosis,' which indicates that the plant's photosynthetic system is failing.

A single gene on chromosome 7 of a wild tomato lets modern hybrids grow under 24-hour light and yield up to 20% more fruit

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