Important Role of Micronutrients: An updated Review

Syeda Mona Hassan*, Shagufta Rafique, Tanzeela Mehboob, Syed Khurram Hassan, Asif Ibrahim, Huma Hassan, Abdul Majeed, Naureen Naeem

  • Syeda Mona Hassan 1. Department of Chemistry, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Shagufta Rafique 1. Department of Chemistry, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Tanzeela Mehboob 1. Department of Chemistry, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Syed Khurram Hassan 2. Institute of Quality and Technology Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Asif Ibrahim 3. Department of Mathematics, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Huma Hassan 4. Department of Chemical Engineering NFCIE & FR, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Abdul Majeed 5. Department of Biology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Naureen Naeem 5. Department of Biology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54692/lgujls.2019.030153
Keywords: Micronutrients, important elements, deficiencies, growth

Abstract

Micronutrients play an important role in living organism and are essential for the growth. They take part in enzymatic processes and metabolic activities. Thus micronutrients help in the development and are required in appreciate amount of fulfill the needs of the biological systems. The review covers few important elements which can be defined as micronutrients like boron (B), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), chlorine (Cl) and the harmful effects of their deficiency on living systems.

Author Biography

Syeda Mona Hassan, 1. Department of Chemistry, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Chemistry, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan

Published
2020-04-22
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): LGU Journal of Life Sciences
Section
Articles