Leibig's "Law of the Minimum" stated that
A) the lowest primary productivity occurs in the coldest ecosystems.
B) primary productivity is typically controlled entirely by climate.
C) primary productivity is typically controlled by both climate and soil nutrients.
D) a single soil nutrient typically limits primary productivity.
E) the highest primary productivity occurs at the lowest trophic level.

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Leibig's "Law of the Minimum" stated that a single soil nutrient typically limits primary productivity. This means that the availability of a particular nutrient can limit plant growth and overall productivity, even if other nutrients are present in adequate amounts.

Leibig's "Law of the Minimum" Stated That