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Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 38, Problem 1COQ
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To determine: The needs of soil in terms of fertilizers and mineral content in order to grow a crop.
Introduction: A soil needs to properly enriched with fertilizers and nutrients in order to grow a crop. Deficiency of the particular mineral could lead to yellowing of leaves. Farmers before sowing the crop determine the requirements of the soil. The soil should contain the required fertilizer and mineral content to obtain high yields of that particular crop.
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