plant minerals Flashcards

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what minerals do plants need

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  1. nitrates
  2. phosphoruss
  3. potassium
  4. magnesium
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where do plants get minerals from

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the minerals dissolve in the soil where they are absorbed in the root hair cells and transported around the plant in the xylem tubes

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what are nitrates purpose and deficiency

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function : healthy growth
deficiency: poor growth and older leaves will turn yellow

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what ares phosphorous purpose and deficencey

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function : healthy roots
deficiency : poor root growth and younger plants will turn purple

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what are potassium purpose and deficiency

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function : healthy leaves
deficiency : plants will have yellow leaves and dead patches

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what are magnesium purpose and deficiency

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function : production of chlorphyll
deficiency : plant leaves will turn yellow

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why are amino acids important for a plant

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the amino acids join together to form protein which is need for cellgrot=wth,eaves and roots

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