Plants require several types of elements or nutrients in the proper amount /concentration that helps to enhance their growth rate.
Critical concentration in terms of plants refers to that concentration of vital nutrients and elements below which the growth of the plant gets hindered.
This critical concentration is present just below the level of concentration at which the plant's growth is at the maximum rate.
Sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron are some examples of critical elements that are crucial for plant growth.