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Chapter 35.1, Problem 1SB
Summary Introduction
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The two main categories of the essential elements that plants need with examples of each.
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Plants need essential nutritional elements for their growth and development. They absorb these elements from the soil, water, and air. Plants utilize these essential nutrients with an adequate quantity of light, heat, and water.
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