Immobile nutrient in soil is:_________?
Correct answer: C. P
- A. Mg
- B. N
- C. P
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Phosphorus becomes strongly fixed by soil minerals, particularly iron, aluminium and calcium compounds, so it moves very little in soil. Nitrogen and magnesium are comparatively more mobile and can move with soil water.
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