The following is a list of plant nutrients: Copper, calcium, nitrogen, molybdenum, zinc, phosphorous, carbon, sulphur, iron and magnesium. (a) Which one of the above plant nutrients is mainly known for (i) promoting root development (l mark) (ii) preventing blossom end rot disease (1 mark) (m) Strengthening plant stalks to prevent lodging. (l mark)

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The following is a list of plant nutrients:

Copper, calcium, nitrogen, molybdenum, zinc, phosphorous, carbon, sulphur, iron and magnesium.

(a) Which one of the above plant nutrients is mainly known for

(i) promoting root development

(ii) preventing blossom end rot disease

(m) Strengthening plant stalks to prevent lodging.

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