Question

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.
• C. The relative amounts required by the plants.
• D. Their relative importance in plant growth

Answer 1

The correct option is C The relative amounts required by the plants.

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