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Agriculture · Q560

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 560

Q560

Which of the following elements is not considered as fertilizer nutrient

A.
Carbon
Answer
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Phosphorus
D.
Zinc

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
As per the botanist, there are 17 essential elements required for plant growth and these are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur, Boron, Chlorine, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Molybdenum and nickel.
Carbon is not on the list of essential nutrients and is not considered a fertilizer nutrient.