Question

What minerals do plants need?

Answer 1

Minerals:

Minerals are naturally occurring chemical elements that are found on the earth.

The essential minerals required by plants are:

1. Macronutrients: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, and magnesium.
2. Micronutrients: zinc, molybdenum, boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, and nickel.
3. Vitamins and minerals also function as coenzymes that allow the body to perform its biochemical functions including:

• Energy production
• Growth
• Healing
• Proper utilization of vitamins and other nutrients.