Question

enlist the criteria for essentiality of mineral nutrients in plants

Answer 1

The term essential mineral element (or mineral nutrient) was proposed by Arnon and Stout (1939). They concluded three criteria must be met for an element to be considered essential. These criteria are: A plant must be unable to complete its life cycle in the absence of the mineral element.

Answer 2

The term essential mineral element (or mineral nutrient) was proposed by Arnon and Stout . They concluded three criteria must be met for an element to be considered essential. These criteria are: A plant must be unable to complete its life cycle in the absence of the mineral element.