Boron is primarily required by plants for:
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Correct answer: Sulfur
Sulfur is found in the amino acids cysteine and methionine, and is a constituent of vitamins and coenzymes including thiamine (B₁), biotin (B₇), and Coenzyme A. It also forms part of the iron-sulfur protein ferredoxin.
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