4. The soil that our plant was growing in was low on Fe2+, a…
4. The soil that our plant was growing in was low on Fe2+, and the plant is now iron-deficient, shown below. It turns out that the soil is low on Fe2+ because it is acidic. Briefly explain why acidic soils are more likely to be nutrient-poor than pH-neutral or alkaline soils. (2-4 sentence limit) Extra credit – 1pt Is this a deficiency in a mobile element or an immobile element? Explain how you can tell. (1-2 sentences)