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Which one of the following statements can best explain the term critical concentration of an essential element?

A

Essential element concentration below which plant growth is retarded.

B

Essential element concentration below which plant growth becomes stunted

C

Essential element concentration below which plant remains in the vegetative phase

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
a
The word stunted means slowing down of devel- opment. Thus choice (b) is also a correct answer. But since NCERT text book has used the word 'retarded" so choice (a) is a better answer as per the NCERT text book
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