Plant Growth & Nutrients Flashcards
In which two forms does plant growth occur?
Division and elongation growth.
What is division growth?
Growth via mitosis.
What is elongation growth?
Growth via cell elongation.
What would happen if plant growth wasn’t regulated?
Plants would be shapeless masses of plant tissue.
Why are nutrients important?
They ensure plant growth occurs properly.
What are symptoms of nitrogen deficiency?
Yellow leaves and spindly yellow plants.
What are symptoms of potassium deficiency?
Poor flowering or fruiting, yellow/purple tinting, browning at the leaf margins.
What are symptoms of phosphorus deficiency?
Slow growth and yellowed foliage.
What are symptoms of boron deficiency?
Stunted growth.
What are symptoms of iron, manganese or magnesium deficiency?
Yellowing between veins
Why are vitamins important for plant growth?
They aid healthy development.
Where do plants create vitamins?
Cell membranes and cytoplasm.
How do vitamins function in plants?
Similar to an activating enzyme.
