HORTICULTURE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Of the following nutrient list which includes only micronutrients?
A
Zn, Cu, S, P, B, Ca, Cl
B
Mn, Zn, K, Ca, Cu, Fe, Cl
C
Fe, N, S, Mg, Mo, B, Mn
D
B, Zn, Cu, Mo, Fe, Mn, Cl
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Among the given options, Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), and Boron (B) all are the example of micronutrients. So, the correct answer is option B. Additional information: The nutrients that are required in large quantities by the plant are known macronutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Micronutrients are the elements required by us in small quantities. Iron, cobalt, chromium, iodine, copper, zinc, molybdenum are some of the micronutrients. Deficiency of any of the nutrients affects growth and development. Micronutrients in plants are beneficial for balanced nutrition of crops.

Detailed explanation-3: -Micronutrients can be divided into four groups-water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, macrominerals and trace minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are 7 essential plant nutrient elements defined as micronutrients [boron (B), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chlorine (Cl)].

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