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Essential Nutrients
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- 1HHydrogen. Is essential for plant growth and influences pH. Non-mineral nutrient.
- 2CCarbon. Is essential for production of sugar, and is what makes an organic molecule. Non-mineral nutrient.
- 3OOxygen. Part of photosynthesis and sugar production. Non-mineral nutrient.
- 4NNitrogen. Can be a limiting factor for plant growth. Primary macronutrient.
- 5PPhosphorus. Often most limiting factor for plant growth. Can cause problems with water supply when there is too much present. Primary macronutrient.
- 6KPotassium. Primary macronutrient.
- 7SSulfur. Can be used to lower the pH of a soil. Secondary macronutrient.
- 8CaCalcium. High levels of calcium doesn't have any known negative effects on plants. Secondary macronutrient.
- 9MgMagnesium. Secondary macronutrient.
- 10FeIron. In alkaline soils can cause iron chlorosis. Micronutrient.
- 11NiNickel. Micronutrient.
- 12ClChlorine. Micronutrient.
- 13MoMolybdenum. Micronutrient.
- 14BBoron. Micronutrient.
- 15CoCobalt. Micronutrient.
- 16MnManganese. Can cause toxicity if in too high of a concentration (ppm). Micronutrient.
- 17CuCopper. Can cause toxicity if in too high of a concentration (ppm). Micronutrient.
- 18ZnZinc. Can cause toxicity if in too high of a concentration (ppm). Micronutrient.
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- A brief description of each essential nutrient and its chemical symbol
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