Plants obtain carbon and oxygen from the air.
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Plants need nutrients for development, growth, and overall well-being, similar to how humans require food for these functions.
‘High cost’ production practices typically involve the use of high-yield hybrid seeds, synthetic fertilizers, advanced irrigation systems like drip irrigation, precision farming technologies, and mechanized equipment for planting and harvesting.
‘Low cost’ production practices may involve the use of organic fertilizers, minimal tillage techniques, water conservation methods like mulching, and integrated pest management strategies using biopesticides.
‘No cost’ production practices may include traditional farming methods like rainfed agriculture, using saved seeds from previous harvests, and natural pest control methods such as crop rotation and intercropping.