What are macro-nutrients and why are they called macro nutrients?

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Nutrients required in large quantities are called Macro-nutrients. Since they are required in large quantities they are known as Macronutrients.

The six macro-nutrients required by plants are Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur.

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There are some nutrients that plants require in large amounts to grow. These nutrients are called as 'macro-nutrients'.

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