There are 16 nutrients that are essential for overall plant growth, good yields, and save against disease.
These 16 nutrients generally supplied by:
- Air supply: Carbon and Oxygen
- Water supply: Hydrogen and oxygen
- Soil supply: other 13 nutrients; 6 nutrients in the large quantity called macronutrients.
- 7 nutrients require in small quantities called micronutrients.
Macronutrients:
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorous
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sulfur
Micro Nutrients:
- Iron
- Manganese
- Boron
- Zink
- Copper
- Molybdenum
- Chlorine
To increase the yield, the farmer needs to provide these nutrients in the form of manure and fertilizers.
For a detailed explanation, watch the below video:
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