Definitions of plant nutrient

Importance of Soil fertility

Nutrient: Nutrients are substances required by an organism for their normal growth and reproduction.

Plant Nutrient: The plant nutrient is a “food” which is composed of certain chemical elements often referred to as ‘plant nutrient’ or plant food elements considered very essential for growth and development of plants.

Nutrition: The supply and absorption of chemical compounds needed for growth and metabolism of an organism.

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