Mnemonics: Mineral Nutrition (Old NCERT) | Crash Course for NEET PDF Download

This document will help you remember important information about Mineral Nutrition in a fun and easy way. Inside, you'll find mnemonics—memory tricks—that will make it easier for you to remember key concepts, examples related to Mineral Nutrition.

Whether you're studying for an exam, preparing for a quiz, or simply looking to enhance your understanding of Mineral Nutrition, these mnemonics will serve as valuable memory tools. Utilize them alongside your regular study routine to reinforce your knowledge and increase your recall ability.

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The Equation for Nitrogen Fixation

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere. It is also a mineral required in large amount by the plants. But they cannot directly absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere. Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is made into absorbable forms for the plants as nitrates.

Macronutrients Required by Plants

Mnemonic: Can Harry Order Nutella Protein Shake? but Kathy said Caramel Mangoes

Mnemonic Explanation: Macronutrients are the minerals required by the plant in larger quantities. The macronutrients are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, sulphur, potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Micronutrients Required by the Plants

Mnemonic: Cousin Clemon is Coming in February for money

Mnemonic Explanation: Micronutrients are required by plants in small quantities. The micronutrients include iron, manganese, copper, molybdenum, zinc, boron, chlorine and nickel.

Deficiency Symptoms of Micronutrients

Micronutrients are required in trace quantities as compared to macronutrients. But if these trace amounts are also not available to the plants, symptoms of deficiency diseases can be observed.

Deficiency Symptoms of Macronutrients

Macronutrients are required by the plants in larger quantities. When the nutrients are deficient in the soil or not available for the plants, then various symptoms are observed.