Excess of Mn in soil leads to defeciency of Ca, Mg and Fe. Explain.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

1.Excess of Manganese (Mn) in the soil competes with Ca,Mg and Fe for uptake leading to their deficiency in the plant.

2.Manganese inhibits the translocation of calcium to the root apex hence causing it’s deficiency.

3.Manganese competes with Magnesium to bind with enzymes hence causing it’s deficiency.