Why Don't Plants Grow Well in Nutrient-Rich Soils That Contain

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why don't plants grow well in nutrient-rich soils that contain a high percentage of clay?

• A)The clay binds to the nutrients making them unavailable to the plants.
• B)The clay is very compact providing few open spaces for water and oxygen.
• C)The clay holds onto water for a long time to the point that root rot often occurs.
• D)Clay contains a high proportion of iron ions, which are toxic to plants.

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