Mineral Nutrition Flashcards
More than_____elements out of _____discovered so far are found in different plants
60,105
Essential nutrient element required by plant in greatest amount
Nitrogen
K is involved in
Anion cation balance
Turgidity changes
Protein synthesis
Activation of enzymes
Calcium is involved in
Membrane functioning
Activation of certain enzymes
Synthesis of cells wall (as calcium pectate)
Needed during formation of mitosis spindle
Now magnesium?
Ring structure of chlorophyll
Activates enzymes in respiration and photosynthesis
Holds ribosomes
The micronutrient that is required in larger amounts as compared to other micronutrients
Fe
Fe is involved in
Activation of catalase enzyme
Formation of chlorophyll
Imp constituent of proteins
Transfer of e- like ferredoxin and cytochromes
Manganese is involved in
Splitting of water
Enzymes related to respiration photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism
Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis due to which ion?
Mn
Zn?
Activation of carboxylases
Auxin synthesis
Overall metabolism in plants is brought about by
Copper
Boron?
Uptake and utilisation of calcium
Membrane functioning
Pollen germination
Cell elongation and cell differentiation and carbohydrate translocation
Mo?
A component of several enzymes
Enzymes involved in nitrate reductase and nitrogenase
These ions are essential in determining solute concentration
Na,k,cl
____it is essential for water splitting reaction of photosynthesis…which ion we are referring to?
Chloride ion
