piennäravinteisiin
Pienravinteisiin, or micronutrients, are essential chemical elements that organisms require in very small quantities for proper growth and development. Despite their low concentration, they play crucial roles in various metabolic processes. In plants, these include functions such as enzyme activation, photosynthesis, respiration, and nitrogen metabolism. Examples of important plant micronutrients include iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum, and chlorine. Deficiencies in any of these can lead to stunted growth, reduced yield, and characteristic visual symptoms like chlorosis (yellowing of leaves).
In humans and animals, micronutrients encompass both vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are organic compounds required in