All 17 nutrients play vital roles in plant development, but they are required in varying amounts, with macronutrients being needed in larger quantities compared to micronutrients.
There are 17 essential plant nutrients required for healthy plant growth. These nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients. The macronutrients include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, while the micronutrients include iron, manganese, boron, copper, molybdenum, zinc, chlorine, and nickel.