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Excess of Mn in soil leads to deficiency of Ca, Mg and Fe. Justify.

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Toxicity of manganese occurs when plants absorb manganese in large amounts. This excess of Mn causes a reduction in Iron and Magnesium uptake and Ca translocation in the shoot apex, leading to deficiency in Ca, Mg, and Fe. Symptoms of manganese toxicity include the presence of brown spots encircled by chlorotic veins.

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