Biology
Differentiate between macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients with examples.
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| Sl. No. | Macro-nutrients | Micro-nutrients |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The minerals that are required in large quantities are called Macro-nutrients. | The minerals that are required in small quantities are called Micro-nutrients. |
| 2. | Their requirement is 0.2 to 0.4% of dry weight of the plant. | Their requirement is 0.1 to 0.02% of dry weight of the plant. |
| 3. | Nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulphur, calcium and magnesium are examples of macro-nutrients. | Boron, manganese, chlorine, iron, zinc, copper, nickel and molybdenum are examples of micro-nutrients. |
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