MP Board · Class 9 · Science · Improvement in Food ResourcesWhat are macronutrients and micronutrients in plants? Give two examples of each.

Plant nutrients are essential chemical elements required for growth, development, and maintenance. Macronutrients are required by plants in relatively large quantities for fundamental structural and metabolic processes. Examples include Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulphur. On the other hand, micronutrients are required by plants in very small or trace quantities to facilitate specific enzymatic functions. Examples include Iron, Manganese, Boron, Zinc, Copper, and Molybdenum.