- The presence of large quantities of micronutrients or nutrients in the soil is the hallmark of a good soil.
- These elements are required in very small quantities but their presence in the soil is very important
- Micronutrients include iron, cobalt, chromium, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium, zinc and molybdenum, etc.
- A good balanced amount of these elements in the soil plays a very important role in increasing soil fertility and crop production.