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| Term | Definition |
| MACRONUTRIENTS | The primary nutrients N-P-K, [nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K)], or the secondary nutrients sulfur (S), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) |
| MANGANESE (Mn) | This micronutrient activates one or more enzymes in fatty acid synthesis; it also activates the enzymes responsible for DNA and RNA production. Closely associated with copper and zinc, manganese also participates directly in the photosynthetic creation of oxygen from water. |
| MEDIUM | The substrate or soilless material which supports the plant and absorbs and releases the nutrient solution in hydroponic horticulture. |
| MICRONUTRIENTS | Also referred to a TRACE ELEMENTS, including boron (B), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), and zinc (Zn). |
| MINERAL DEFICIENCY | When a plant is not receiving a required nutrient--at all or in an insufficient amount--a disorder will result. |
| MOLYBDENUM (Mo) | This micronutrient is essential for nitrogen fixation and nitrate reduction. |
| MONOECIOUS | Varieties or species with separate male and female flowers on each plant. |
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