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Author: Hoefnagels
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Chapter 23.1, Problem 1MC
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To determine:
The macro and micro nutrients do all plants require.
Concept introduction:
Nutrients are elements needed by a plant to promote healthy tissue, processes, and growth. When plants are lacking in nutrients have a deficiency and may have a number of symptoms like yellowing of leaf or stunted appearance.
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Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 1MCCh. 23.1 - How do plants acquire C, H, O, N, and P?Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 3MCCh. 23.2 - Prob. 1MCCh. 23.2 - Prob. 2MCCh. 23.2 - Prob. 3MCCh. 23.3 - Prob. 1MCCh. 23.3 - Prob. 2MCCh. 23.3 - Prob. 3MCCh. 23.4 - Prob. 1MC
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