Investigating Approaches for Optimizing Agricultural Yield: A Comprehensive Review of the Crucial Role of Micronutrients in Enhancing Plant Growth and Maximizing Production

Abdul Wahid Monib; Parwiz Niazi; Sayedwali Sediqi

doi:10.55544/jrasb.2.5.26

Authors

Abdul Wahid Monib Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, AFGHANISTAN, and School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, INDIA. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9628-8337
Parwiz Niazi Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, AFGHANISTAN, and Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, EGE University, İzmir, TURKEY.
Sayedwali Sediqi Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Urozgan Higher Institute, Urozgan, AFGHANISTAN.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.2.5.26

Keywords:

Zinc, Boron, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Chlorine, Nickle, Absorption, Uptake, Function, Deficiency

Abstract

Crop requires proper plant nutrition; one of the most important factors governing plant growth and development is the integrated supply of micronutrients and macronutrients in adequate amounts and appropriate proportions; although micronutrients are required in minute quantities, they play an important role in plant growth. Micronutrients must be used wisely in crop production to ensure the optimum output of high-quality products. Plant metabolism, nutrition management, chlorophyll synthesis, reproductive growth, flower retention, and fruit and seed development are all performed by micronutrients. Boron, chlorine, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, and nickel are micronutrients that are required by all higher plants. Chlorine, copper, iron, and manganese are engaged in diverse photosynthetic activities, whereas zinc, copper, iron, and manganese are involved in various metabolic processes. Molybdenum is exclusively found in nitrate reductase. Boron is related with glucose metabolism, plant reproduction, photosynthesis, and enzymatic activity. The review focuses on the primary roles of micronutrients in crop development and gives an overview of recent research discoveries linked to the role of micronutrients in plants, helping to improve knowledge of their importance.

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