Atlas Diagnostic Case Lab

Reason from evidence before naming a cause.

Each case gives you location, pattern, progression, and context. Your job is to choose the observation or measurement that best separates competing explanations.

Practice ruleA visual pattern can narrow a differential, but it does not prove a diagnosis by itself.
Location + root-zone chemistry

Upper-canopy chlorosis

A plant develops pale new leaves near the top while older leaves remain noticeably greener. The grower is tempted to add more micronutrients immediately.

Case 1 of 12
Location

Newest leaves and upper growing points

Pattern

Pale tissue with veins remaining somewhat more visible

Progression

Appeared first on recent growth

Known context

No root-zone pH or EC measurement has been taken yet

Choose the strongest next step

What is the strongest next step before changing the nutrient recipe?