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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > nutrition > plant nutrition
Plant Production, Gardening > plant nutrition
Preferred Term:

plant nutrition

Definition:
The nutritional elements, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, essential for normal plant growth, development, and reproduction. They are usually derived from the soil.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Plant Production, Gardening, nutrition
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Entry Terms:
  • plant analysis of nutrient status
  • diagnosis of plant nutrient status
  • mineral nutrition (plants)
  • plant nutrient status
  • plant macronutrients
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17679
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