What are the 3 characteristics of an essential nutrient?

Answer:
1.the element must be absolutely necessary for supporting normal growth and or reproduction. in the absence of the element the plant fails to complete its life cycle.
2.the requirement of the elements must be specific and not replaceable by another element.
3.the element must have a direct influence in the metabolism of the plant.
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