Excess of $Mn$ in soil leads to deficiency of $Ca, Mg$ and $Fe$. Justify.

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(N/A) Excess manganese $(Mn)$ in the soil interferes with the uptake and translocation of other mineral nutrients due to competitive inhibition and physiological antagonism.
$(i)$ $Mn$ competes with $Fe$ and $Mg$ for uptake by the plant roots,thereby reducing their absorption.
$(ii)$ $Mn$ inhibits the translocation of $Ca$ to the shoot apex,leading to localized deficiency symptoms.
$(iii)$ Consequently,symptoms of $Fe, Mg,$ and $Ca$ deficiency appear in the plant,such as chlorosis and stunted growth,even if these elements are present in the soil.

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