Nutrient deficiencies often produce symptoms like chlorosis, low plant vigor, slowed growth, and low biomass. Most of these symptoms are invisible to the naked eye but are easily visible with multispectral imagery, especially if it includes the red edge band. A multispectral sensor can highlight symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and help the farmer take samples in the areas that are most affected.

The following map of a vineyard highlights in red vines that are chlorotic. Infield inspection and leaf analyses indicated potassium deficiency as the cause of the plant stress.