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What substances in the soil are useful for the growth of plants?
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Solution
- Plants require water, minerals, and other substances in the soil for their growth.
- The substances formed due to the decomposition of dead and decaying plant and animal material are very useful for plants.
- These substances help in the rapid growth of plants.
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