What is the toxicity of micronutrients?
What is the toxicity of micronutrients? A moderate increase of micronutrients causes toxicity. Any mineral ion concentration in tissues that reduces the dry weight of tissues by about 10 per cent is considered toxic. Excess of an element may inhibit the uptake of another element. What is the difference between a deficiency and toxicity? A deficiency occurs when an essential element is not available in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the growing plant. Nutrient toxicity occurs when an element is in excess of plant needs and decreases plant growth or qual- ity. What are the deficiency diseases of...