plant minerals Flashcards
what minerals do plants need
- nitrates
- phosphoruss
- potassium
- magnesium
where do plants get minerals from
the minerals dissolve in the soil where they are absorbed in the root hair cells and transported around the plant in the xylem tubes
what are nitrates purpose and deficiency
function : healthy growth
deficiency: poor growth and older leaves will turn yellow
what ares phosphorous purpose and deficencey
function : healthy roots
deficiency : poor root growth and younger plants will turn purple
what are potassium purpose and deficiency
function : healthy leaves
deficiency : plants will have yellow leaves and dead patches
what are magnesium purpose and deficiency
function : production of chlorphyll
deficiency : plant leaves will turn yellow
why are amino acids important for a plant
the amino acids join together to form protein which is need for cellgrot=wth,eaves and roots