Enviromental Infulences On Plants Flashcards
Why is there a need for nitrogen
For proteins, nucleic acids and chlorophyll
What are the symptoms of a lack of phosphorus
Stunted growth, dull leaves and red leaf bases
What is the symptoms of a lack of potassium
Extremely stunted growth and leaves go yellow at edges and die early
Why is phosphorus needed in plants
Nucleic acids and ATP and many other respiratory and photosynthetic activities
Why do plants need potassium
Activation of enzymes and stomatal opening and closing
What is the symptoms of a lack of magnesium
Chlorosis and poor growth
Why is magnesium needed within a plant
Part of the chlorophyll molecule
What is the name given to the process in which the numbers of day light effect a plants flowering
Photoperiodism
What are the deficiency symptoms in a lack of nitrogen
Stunted growth and chlorosis of leaves
