Why is potassium deficiency in plants most common on light, sandy soils?
A. percolation of water through sandy soils leaches potassium from the soil.
B. roots grown in sandy soil can't absorb potassium.
C. potassium ions are too tightly bound to sand particles to be used by plants.
D. plants grown in sandy soil don't require potassium.
A. percolation of water through sandy soils leaches potassium from the soil.
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