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A crop grown under optimal temperature, light, and water shows reduced growth despite adequate macronutrients, until addition of a specific micronutrient restores growth. Which explanation accounts for this in terms of limiting factors?

Asked in UP PGT (Biology) · 2026
Mineral Nutrition · Biology
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BiologyPlant PhysiologyMineral NutritionMacronutrients and MicronutrientsUP PGT (Biology)2026
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Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals; phloem carries prepared food.

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Option C — Liebig's law states the factor least available relative to demand limits growth despite abundance of others

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