Which of the following is considered a 'Beneficial Element' required by higher plants but not necessarily by all plants?
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Correct answer: Sodium
Besides the 17 essential elements, there are beneficial elements like Sodium, Silicon, Cobalt, and Selenium. These are required by certain higher plants for specific physiological functions.
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