Question

how many nutrients are essential for the growth of plants? name them.

Answer 1

1)air
2)water
3)light
4)suitable temparature
5)nitrogen
6)phosphoruus
7)potassium
8)cazlcium
9)magnesium
10)sulfur
11)iron
12manganese
13)boron
14)copper
15)molebdenum
16)chlorine

Answer 2

there are 6 essential nutrients for the growth of plants  

1. Nitrogen -it helps in plant's leaf development.
2. Phosphorus-it helps in growth of roots and flowers.
3. Potassium -it helps in early growth of plants and help in water retaintion.
4. Magnesium-it helps in green pigmentation of plants.
5. Sulfur-it helps in growing disease resisting plants
6. Calcium-it helps in the growth and development of cell wall.