Plant Minerals Flashcards
Which four minerals do plants need for healthy growth?
Nitrates, phosphates, potassium, magnesium
How are nitrates important for plant health?
They contain nitrogen which is important for healthy growth
How are phosphates important for plant health?
They contain phosphates for healthy roots
How is potassium important for plant health?
For healthy leaves and flowers
How is magnesium important for plant health?
For making chlorophyll
Where do plants get their minerals from?
The soil - they are dissolved in soil water
How are minerals absorbed into the plant?
Via the root hair cells in the roots
How are minerals transported around the plant?
The xylem vessels
What does the term mineral deficiency mean?
There are not enough minerals in the soil for plants to grow and be healthy
What are the symptoms of nitrate deficiency?
Poor growth and older leaves are yellowed
What are the symptoms of magnesium deficiency?
Plant leaves will turn yellow
What are the symptoms of phosphorus deficiency?
Plant will have poor root growth and younger leaves look purple
What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?
Has yellow leaves, with dead patches
Which mineral is found in chlorophyll?
Magnesium
What nutrient do nitrates make?
Proteins
