Most common 5 deficient nutrients in soils are N, P, K, S and

The most common 5 deficient nutrients in soils are N, P, K, S and Zn.
There is a total of 17 essential nutrient elements required by plants for their growth and development, which are further classified as macronutrients which are required in large amounts, and micronutrients which are required in fewer amounts.
The most common 5 deficient nutrients in soils are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur and the other one is Zinc. These nutrients are most commonly added as fertilizers to plants.