nutrients needed by plants Flashcards
1
Q
what are the major nutrients
A
carbon hydrogen calcium oxygen nitrogen iron phosphorus sulfur magnesium potassium
2
Q
what are the minor nutrients
A
boron copper molybdenum chlorine zinc aluminum sodium silicon manganese cobalt
3
Q
nitrogen
A
contained in proteins
poor growth yellow leaves
4
Q
phosphorus
A
contained in important chemicals
poor growth and leaves a dull green with curly brown edges
5
Q
potassium
A
increases hardness
yellow edges to leaves and die early
6
Q
sulphur
A
contained in proteins
yellow leaves
7
Q
calcium
A
needed for cell formation
poor buds and stunted growth
8
Q
magnesium
A
contained in chlorophyll
yellow leaves
9
Q
iron
A
needed for chlorophyll formation
yellow leaves
