Which of the following is the correct set of micronutrients for plants?

Options

A. Mg, Si Fe, Cu Ca
B. Cu, Fe, Zn, B, Mn
C. Mg, Fe , Zn, B, Mn
D. Mo, Zn, Cl, Mg, Ca

Answer

B

Explanation

Plants require nutrients for proper growth and development 16 element are necessary for plants and are called essential element as C,H,O,N,P,S,K,Mg ,Ca,Fe,Cu,B,Zn,Mn,Mo and Cl. These essential elements are categorised into 2 groups as macro elements and micro elements. Macro element are required by plants in larger amounts eg., C,H,O,N,S,P,K,Ca,Mg. Microelements or trace elements are required by plants in very small amounts ie in traces eg., Fe, Cu, B, Mn Mo and Cl .