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6.01 Discuss macro and
micro nutrients and the role
they play in deficiencies
Nutrients
Nutrients are elements needed by a plant to
promote healthy tissue, processes, and
growth
When plants are lacking in nutrients they
have a deficiency and may have a number
of symptoms:
Nutrients
They will have a stunted appearance
Pale green or yellow color (chlorosis) may
develop initially, but coloring can be related
to the nutrient that is lacking
A general appearance of being unhealthy
Macro-Nutrients
Macronutrients are nutrients that plants
need in large amounts
Macronutrients include three primary
elements and three secondary elements
Primary nutrients
• Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K)
Secondary nutrients
• Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S)
Primary Nutrients
Three primary nutrients needed in the LARGEST
amount
Nitrogen (N)
Phosphorus (P)
Potassium (K)
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