Explain what is meant by leaching . Refers to the removal of inorganic and organic substances from aerial plant parts by the action of aqueous solutions such as rain, dew, mist, irrigation, and fog. . Substances leached from plants may include inorganic elements and organic compounds such as carbohydrates, amino acids,or vitamins. Discuss the effects of leaching on plant growth: .Leaching removes vital nutrients and micronutrients, such as water-soluble boron, from the soil, causing potential deficiencies in crops. For example, when crops suffer from boron deficiency, they exhibit visual symptoms including: .Misshapen, thick, brittle, small leaves .Short stems and a "shrunken" appearance .Weak or dead growing points .Cracks and splits in petioles, stems, and sometimes fruit .Impaired root growth . As nutrients leave the soil, the soil itself becomes more toxic, causing further harm to the crop, and limiting future uses for that plot of land unless the nutrient...