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Author Question: Which of the following is a true statement regarding mineral nutrients in soils (Read 914 times)

penza

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on: Oct 27, 2013
Which of the following is a true statement regarding mineral nutrients in soils and their implication for primary productivity?
A) Globally, phosphorous availability is most limiting to primary productivity.
B) Adding a nonlimiting nutrient will stimulate primary productivity.
C) Adding more of a limiting nutrient will increase primary productivity, indefinitely.
D) Phosphorous is sometimes unavailable to producers due to leaching.
E) Alkaline soils are more productive than acidic soils.


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Reply #1 on: Nov 3, 2013
I recall doing this last year, it's D, bye bye!


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Reply #2 on: Aug 17, 2014
Thanks for assisting, your answer was right!


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