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Availability of Zn is higher to crops in:_________?
Correct answer: A. Acid soils
- A. Acid soils
- B. Sodic soils
- C. Saline-sodic soils
- D. Saline soilsSoil
Explanation
Zinc is generally more soluble and available in acid soils, whereas increasing soil pH, especially in sodic conditions, promotes its precipitation or adsorption. This is why zinc deficiency is common in alkaline and calcareous soils.
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