>
Exams
>
Agronomy
>
Agronomic Principles
>
the law of the minimum was proposed by
Question:
The 'Law of the Minimum' was proposed by:
Show Hint
Liebig's Law: Growth is dictated by the most limiting factor.
ICAR AIEEA (PG) - 2025
ICAR AIEEA (PG)
Updated On:
Jul 3, 2025
Liebig
Mitscherlich
Blackman
Lawes
Hide Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
The Correct Option is
A
Solution and Explanation
Justus von Liebig's Law of the Minimum states that plant growth is limited by the scarcest nutrient resource, not by the total amount of resources available. Even if all other nutrients are abundant, a deficiency in one can limit growth.
Download Solution in PDF
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Questions Asked in ICAR AIEEA exam
The term 'Allelopathy' refers to:
ICAR AIEEA (PG) - 2025
Weeds
View Solution
Which nutrient is classified as a secondary macronutrient?
ICAR AIEEA (PG) - 2025
Soil Nutrient
View Solution
Which weed is known as 'Congress grass'?
ICAR AIEEA (PG) - 2025
Weeds
View Solution
The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants is called:
ICAR AIEEA (PG) - 2025
Soil Microbiology
View Solution
Which cropping system involves growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field?
ICAR AIEEA (PG) - 2025
Cropping Systems: Definition and Types of Cropping Systems
View Solution
View More Questions