Q27 / 161 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Mineral Nutrition

In plant nutrition, elements are classified as major or minor depending on

  • A
    Their availability in the soil
  • B
    Their relative production in the ash obtained after burning the plants
  • Correct answer
    C
    The relative amounts required by the plants
  • D
    Their relative importance in plant growth

Solution

Major elements are required by plants in the quantity of more than 1 milligram/gram of dry matter, and minor elements are required in the quantity of less than 1 milligram/gram of dry matter.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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