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Chapter 35, Problem 2ITD
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The ratio of lignin to nitrogen in leaf litter seems to correlate with total litter nitrogen content.
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Plants require essential nutrients in the form of macronutrients (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen) and macronutrients (zinc, chlorine, copper, iron, and manganese). They are required for the formation of some of the key structural components of plants.
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