Essential Macro and Micronutrients for Plants · NCERT Biology

Toxicity of Manganese in plants is often expressed by the appearance of brown spots surrounded by chlorotic veins and causes deficiency of:

  1. Nitrogen and Phosphorus
  2. Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium
  3. Copper, Zinc, and Boron
  4. Boron and Molybdenum
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Correct answer: Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium

Manganese toxicity inhibits the uptake of Iron and Magnesium, and prevents Calcium translocation to the shoot apex. Thus, Mn toxicity symptoms are effectively a combination of Fe, Mg, and Ca deficiencies, appearing as brown spots surrounded by chlorotic veins.

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