Question:

Which one of the following is not a micronutrient for plants?

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • Magnesium
  • Molybdenum
  • Boron
  • Zinc
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The Correct Option is A

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Magnesium is a macro nutrient. Micro nutrients are essential elements that are needed by plants in small amount. They include $Fe,\, Cu,\, B,\, Mo,\, Mn,\,Cl,$ and $Ni$. Macro nutrients, on the other hand, are those essential elements that are required by plants in larger amount. The examples include $C,\,H,\, O,\, N,\,S,\, P,\,K,\, Ca$ and $Mg$.
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