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

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Excess of Mn leads to:
(i) Checks binding of Mg with enzymes
(ii) Reduces uptake of Mg and Fe.
(iii) Stops movement of Ca to shoot tips.
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