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Standard VII
Biology
Scientists and Their Contributions
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According to Von Helmont, soil is the sole factor influencing plant growth.
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The correct option is
B
False
Von Helmont experimented with various factors affecting plant growth and found that:
Plants only grow because of the water fed to them.
Substances required for plant growth don't come solely from the soil.
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