Question

How many nutrients are required for growth and development of plants?

Answer 1

Six of these nutrients are needed in large quantities. These six essential nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur and calcium. The cool thing about them is that they help create new cells, which then organize into plant tissue.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Macro nutrients are potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, magnesium, sulfur, and calcium.
• Micro nutrients are boron, copper, chlorine, iron, molybdenum, manganese, nickel, and zinc.

Explanation:

A healthy plant require some chemical elements for their growth and nourishment. Without some elements growth of a plant would not occur. Some of the important nutrients essential for plant growth and development are classified into micro and macro nutrients.

Many nutrients are not readily available in the soil, so the gardeners or farmers use manure or chemical fertilizers which can add essential nutrients to the soil.