Macronutrients and Micronutrients in Plants

Macronutrients are generally present in plant tissues in large amounts. The macronutrients include
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Sulphur
Potassium
Calcium and
Magnesium.
Micronutrients or trace elements, are needed in very small amounts. These include
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Molybdenum
Zinc
Boron
Chlorine and
Nickel.
In addition to the 17 essential elements named above, there are some beneficial elements such as
Sodium
Silicon
Cobalt and
Selenium. They are required by higher plants.