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NITROGEN  

DEFINITION

  • Nitrogen is a plant nutrient that is a component of proteins, nucleic acids, coenzymes, and chlorophylls. Plants that are deficient in nitrogen have stunted growth, and light-green older leaves.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ed7c506e-b18e-4a93-ac03-4bdfe119b72f

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