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Which micronutrient causes the accumulation of urea in plants?


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Micronutrient:

  1. The chemical elements or substances observed in plants in lower quantities are referred to as micronutrients.
  2. The micronutrient nickel is responsible for the metabolism of urea and nitrogen fixation.
  3. Nickel (Ni) is a Micronutrient that causes the accumulation of urea in plants.
  4. The nickel acts as a urease in plants, which is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea.
  5. This enzyme leads to the accumulation of urea in plants.

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