Explain the role of zinc and boron as the phytonutrient ?

Both boron and zinc are micro nutrients required by plants.  

Boron is required by plants for the following reasons.  
  • Uptake and utilization of calcium ion
  • Elongation of pollen tube during germination
  •  Involved in nucleic acid synthesis so essential in cell division
  • Involved in cell elongation and differentiation
  • Carbohydrate translocation
Zinc ​is required by plants for the following reasons.  

Activates enzymes such as carboxylases
Participates in formation of  chlorophyll 
Required for ​synthesis of auxins​​

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