What are macronutrients? How many are there in plants?

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Macronutrients:
Macronutrients are nutrients that are necessary in large amounts for plant growth and development.
They are termed macro-nutrients because they are required in huge quantities.
Plants require six macronutrients which are:
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Sulfur

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What are macronutrients? Name the macronutrients required by plants.

(i) How many nutrients are essential for plants ?

(ii) What are macronutrients and micronutrients ?

(iii) List the nutrients supplied by air, water and soil.

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