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Excess of manganese in soil leads to deficiency of Mg, Fe and Ca. Justify.

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Increase concentration of manganese will prevent the uptake of Fe and Mg and prevent translocation of Ca to the shoot apex and cause their deficiency. This condition is referred as manganese toxicity.
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