Minerals needed by Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Why is nitrogen important for plants
A
For chlorophyl production and making plant proteins
2
Q
Why is Posphorus important
A
Plants need it for a special chemical involved in respiration
3
Q
Why is Potassium important
A
It controls the cell water content
4
Q
Why is Calcium important
A
It is required for plant cell division
5
Q
Why is Sulphar important
A
It keeps the plant healthy (especially for the stem)
6
Q
Why is Magnisium important
A
It is important for making Chlorophyl
7
Q
What are the deficiency causes of Nitrogen
A
Pale green/yellow leaves
8
Q
What are the deficiency causes of Posphorus
A
Purple leaves
9
Q
What are the deficiency causes of Calcium
A
Short plants
10
Q
What are the deficiency causes of Sulphar
A
Pale leaves
11
Q
What are the deficiency causes of Magnesium
A
Yellow veins
