Which component of fertilizer is used to encourage rapid development? ## Page 2 CLICK HERE - JOIN @APNAPDFS

Explanation

Phosphorus helps in transferring energy from sunlight to plants, stimulates early root and plant growth, and speeds up maturity. Hence, option (d) is correct. Apart from phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium, etc., also help in plant growth. Cadmium is classified as a transition metal, and cadmium is a chemical element; however, it is not a radioactive element. Cadmium (Cd) is a silver-colored metal with a bluish tinge. Cadmium is a toxic metal. Its most common use is in the manufacture of nickel–cadmium batteries.