Alright, let's start by answering the questions based on the given details.
(a) How many essential nutrients are required by the plant?
To determine how many essential nutrients are required by the plant, we need to compare the list of all essential plant nutrients with those provided in the table.
The table provides the following nutrients:
- Nitrogen (N)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Potassium (K)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sulfur (S)
- Iron (Fe)
- Manganese (Mn)
It's known that plants require the following essential nutrients:
- Major Nutrients (Macronutrients): N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S
- Micronutrients: Fe, Mn, B, Cl, Cu, Mo, Zn
Therefore, the table lists 8 essential nutrients provided to the plant:
- N
- P
- K
- Ca
- Mg
- S
- Fe
- Mn
So, 8 essential nutrients are listed in the table.
(b) Name the other essential plant nutrients which are not mentioned in the above table.
Analyzing the complete list of essential nutrients, we can see which ones are missing from the table:
Essential plant nutrients not mentioned in the table are:
- Boron (B)
- Chlorine (Cl)
- Copper (Cu)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Zinc (Zn)
So, the other essential plant nutrients that are not mentioned in the table are B, Cl, Cu, Mo, and Zn.
In summary:
(a) Plants require 8 essential nutrients as mentioned in the table.
(b) The essential plant nutrients that are not mentioned in the table are B, Cl, Cu, Mo, and Zn.
