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Bone is used as a fertiliser because it contains the plant nutrient
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- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Calcium
Correct Option: B
Bone ash/bone meal is normally used as an organic fertilizer as it contains calcium and phosphorus which are both nutrients for plants. Bone meal is a mixture of crushed and coarsely ground bones that is used as an organic fertilizer for plants and formerly in animal feed. As a slow-release fertilizer, bone meal is primarily used as a source of phosphorus. This organic fertilizer enables plants to store and transfer energy, promotes root, flower and fruit development, and allows early maturity.