Mineral Ions used in plants Flashcards
1
Q
How are minerals abosrbed into the plant?
A
Through the root hair cells
2
Q
Which are the 2 main minerals needed for plants
A
Nitrate and Magnesium
3
Q
What does Magnesium do in the plant?
A
The creation of Chlorophyll
4
Q
What is a defficiency of Magnesium to a plant?
A
The yellowing of the veins of the leaf
5
Q
What do Nitrates do in the plant?
A
Creates Amino acids (Which help in building proteins)
6
Q
What is a defficiency of Nitrates in the plant?
A
Causes stunted growth and yellowing of leaves
