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In which form plants do absorb boron?


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Absorption of Boron (Br) by plants:

  • Boron is taken mostly by plants as Boric acid (H3BO3) and Borate ions (BO33-).
  • Boron is liberated during the withering of rock minerals.
  • Boron absorption is a passive process that is affected by the concentration of Boron in soil solution.
  • As a result, its concentration in seawater is higher than in freshwater.

Thus, plants absorb Boron as Boric acid and Borate ions.


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