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Agriculture · Q797

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 797

Q797

Two nutrients needed by plants in largest amounts are N and

A.
Potassium
Answer
B.
Zinc
C.
Copper
D.
Sulphur

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Out of 17 essential nutrients of plants, some are macronutrients i.e. required in large amounts by plants whereas micronutrients are required in very fewer amounts.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and Potassium are the primary nutrients (Macronutrients) required by plants in higher quantities than other elements and without which the plants may not survive and grow. These nutrients boost the plant enzyme function, improve biochemical processes and help in plant cell growth.