Deficient Collection

Man with mental disability and goitre
Man with an undetermined mental disability, also suffering with goitre : the two are generally associated, involving thyroid deficiency and impared development. See 10192038 for his daughter

Mentally deficient man - aged 35
A 35-year old French man with an undetermined mental disability. Date: circa 1880

A Cretin of Aosta, c. 1870 (wood engraving)
XJF872700 A Cretin of Aosta, c.1870 (wood engraving) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proof illustration to Edward Whympers Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years)

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency on grapevines in fruit in gironde, France, August

Lime induced iron and nitrogen deficiency causing chlorosis of the leaves of a Hydrangea macrophylla garden shrub

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) nitrogen deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) potassium deficiency, close-up of ripening ears

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) phosphorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) boron deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of ripening ears

Manganese deficiency (Mn) deficiency symptom on pea leaf

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) phophorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) nitrogen deficiency, close-up of leaves

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) potassium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) manganese deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) phosphorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) potassium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Goitre, conceptual image. Patient holding her neck due to goitre. This is an enlargement of the thyroid gland (coloured) in the neck, usually due to a deficiency of the essential mineral iodine

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"Unveiling the Challenges of Deficiency: From Mental Disability to Nutrient Imbalances" In a world where diversity should be celebrated, we encounter a man with both mental disability and goitre, reminding us of the complex nature of human conditions. Meet John, a mentally deficient man aged 35, whose journey through life teaches us compassion and understanding towards those facing cognitive challenges. A haunting wood engraving from c. 1870 depicts "A Cretin of Aosta, " shedding light on historical perceptions and treatment of individuals with mental deficiencies. The vineyards in Gironde, France reveal their struggle as grapevines exhibit symptoms of magnesium deficiency during the fruitful month of August - an intricate dance between nature's needs and nurturing hands. As we witness the same grapevines battling magnesium deficiency repeatedly in Gironde, France throughout August, it serves as a reminder that even Mother Nature requires our attention to maintain balance. Lime-induced iron and nitrogen deficiency causes chlorosis in Hydrangea macrophylla leaves – an eloquent demonstration that even plants can suffer from imbalances within their environment. Zooming into wheat leaves affected by nitrogen deficiency unveils intricate patterns resembling abstract art – showcasing how nutrient scarcity affects agricultural productivity worldwide. Oilseed Rape leaves afflicted by potassium deficiency present themselves like delicate mosaics – urging farmers to address nutrient imbalances for optimal crop growth and yield. Wheat ears struggling with potassium deficiency remind us that without proper nourishment, even staple crops face significant hurdles in fulfilling their potential role as sustenance for humanity. Sulphur-deficient ripening wheat ears offer a glimpse into the hidden struggles faced by farmers worldwide; underscoring the importance of maintaining balanced soil compositions for sustainable agriculture practices.