Minerals needed for plant growth Flashcards
1
Q
Nitrate
A
Nitrogen
2
Q
How Nitrate is used in plants
A
- Making amino acids and proteins
-needed for cell growth
3
Q
Nitrate deficiency symptoms
A
-stunted growth of plants
-older leaves turn yellow
4
Q
Phosphate
A
phosphorus
5
Q
How Phosphate is used in plants
A
-making DNA and cell membranes
-Needed for respiration and growth
6
Q
Phosphate deficiency symptoms
A
-poor root growth
-purple younger leaves
7
Q
Potassium
A
Potassium
8
Q
How Potassium is used in plants
A
-Helps the enzymes needed for respiration and photosynthesis
9
Q
Potassium deficiency symptoms
A
-leaves turn yellow with dead spots
-poor flower and fruit growth
10
Q
Magnesium
A
Magnesium
11
Q
How Magnesium is used in plants
A
-needed to make chlorophyll
12
Q
Magnesium deficiency symptoms
A
-leaves turn yellow
