plant minerals

Question 1

what minerals do plants need

Answer 1

.Nitrates : for healthy growth
.Phosphates : for healthy roots
.Magnesium : for making chlorophyll

Question 2

where do plants get minerals from

Answer 2

from the soil which get absorbed into the plant through the root hair cells

Question 3

what do the 3 mineral deficiencies do

Answer 3

.nitrate deficiency - poor growth, older yellow leaves
.phosphorus deficiency - poor root growth, younger purple leaves
.magnesium deficiency - yellow leaves

Question 4

what are fertilisers used for

Answer 4

farmers use fertilisers to add chemicals to the soil to add minerals to keep the plants healthy

Question 5

name an alternative to fertiliser

Answer 5

manure