What happens if ph is decreased in plants animals and human beings?
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Major effects of extremes in pH levels include gaps in nutrient availability and the presence of high concentrations of minerals that are harmful to plants. In very alkaline soil, certain micronutrients such as zinc and copper become chemically unavailable to plants. In very acidic soil, macronutrients such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorous are not absorbed while others reach toxic levels. the pH plays an important role in many activities of our everyday life. Like pH of gastric juices in the stomach is important in the process of digestion, the pH in mouth can become a cause of tooth decay etc. The plants and animals are sensitive to pH changes in their environment. Infact, to a large extent, the growth of plants and survival of animals depends upon the availability of proper pH conditions which suit them.