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there are ___ nutrients essential for crops. of these, ___ are required in large quantities and are known as macronutrients whereas seven nutrients required in small quantities is known as___.


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Essential nutrients: primary nutrients which support the growth of the plants.

Macronutrients: nutrients that are required in large quantities for plant growth and development, such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, nitrogen, calcium, and sulfur.

Micronutrients: nutrients that are required in trace quantities for plant growth such as molybdenum, manganese, chlorine, copper, boron, zinc, and iron.

Final answer: There are 13 nutrients essential for crops. of these, 6 are required in large quantities and are known as macronutrients, whereas seven nutrients required in small quantities are known as micronutrients.


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