nutrient elements
[ˈn(j)uːtrɪənt ˈɛlɪmənts]
nounpl: nutrient elements
elementos nutrientes
1. Chemical substances essential for plant growth and metabolism, including macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and micronutrients (iron, zinc, magnesium, etc.)
The soil was analyzed to determine which nutrient elements were deficient.
O solo foi analisado para determinar quais elementos nutrientes estavam deficientes.
2. Minerals and compounds necessary for human and animal nutrition and health
A balanced diet should contain all essential nutrient elements.
Uma dieta equilibrada deve conter todos os elementos nutrientes essenciais.
3. Components of fertilizers and soil amendments that promote plant development
The fertilizer contains important nutrient elements for crop production.
O fertilizante contém elementos nutrientes importantes para a produção agrícola.
This term is widely used in Brazilian agriculture, which is a major global industry. The concept is crucial in understanding soil health and crop productivity in both industrial farming and organic agriculture contexts. In the United States, the term is common in nutritional science, dietetics, and agricultural extension programs.
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