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CARBON (C)

Key Component : The backbone of all organic molecules, including sugars, starches, and cellulose (plant structure).

Deficiency : Stunted growth and poor structural development

(rare in nature as CO2 is abundant).

Source : Carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

Excess : Generally not toxic to plants directly, though high atmospheric levels affect global climates.

HYDROGEN (H)

Key Component : Essential for pH balance, energy transfer, and

a major part of water and organic compounds.

Deficiency : Plants wilt, cells lose turgidity, and metabolic processes stop (caused by drought).

Source : Water (H2O).

Excess : Overwatering leads to oxygen deprivation in roots (root rot).

OXYGEN (O)

Key Component : Vital for cellular respiration to produce energy from stored food.

Deficiency : Root suffocation and death, often occurring in compacted or waterlogged soil.

Source : Air and water.

Excess : High concentrations in the root zone are generally not harmful.

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