Excess of Mn in the soil leads to a deficiency

Question:

Excess of Mn in the soil leads to a deficiency of Ca, Mg and Fe. Explain.

Solution:

Manganese inhibits the translocation of calcium to the root apex hence causing its deficiency. Manganese competes with Magnesium to bind with enzymes hence causing its deficiency.

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