Question 22

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following is a true statement regarding mineral nutrients in soils and their implication for primary productivity?


A)Globally, phosphorous availability is most limiting to primary productivity.
B)Adding a nonlimiting nutrient will stimulate primary productivity.
C)Adding more of a limiting nutrient will increase primary productivity, indefinitely.
D)Phosphorous is sometimes unavailable to producers due to leaching.
E)Alkaline soils are more productive than acidic soils.

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