What are Micronutrients

Seven essential elements

© Robert Dailey

Aug 10, 2006

Micronutrients

Micronutrients are seven trace elements: boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc. These trace elements are found in soil, in varying amounts. Plants need these micronutrients in order to grow normally, but in much smaller amounts than macronutrients.

See also

  1. Nutrients for Desert Plants.
  2. Macronutrients

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