NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
In plant nutrition, elements are classified as major or minor depending on
Options
- ATheir availability in the soil
- BTheir relative production in the ash obtained after burning the plants
- CThe relative amounts required by the plants
- DTheir relative importance in plant growth
Correct answer
C. The relative amounts required by the plants
Step-by-step 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.