What nutrients are needed to grow? A guide for humans and plants
                                
                                
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                                A startling number of essential nutrients are critical for growth, and a deficiency in just one can severely reduce a plant’s or human's ability to thrive. Understanding what nutrients are needed to grow is fundamental to ensuring healthy development across the living world, from a towering tree to a growing child.