Topic 3 - Infection and response ( 11. plant diseases and defences ) Flashcards
1
Q
What do plants suffer from if there aren’t enough mineral ions?
A
Deficiency symptoms
2
Q
Why do plants need nitrates?
A
To make proteins for growth
3
Q
What happens if the plant doesn’t have enough nitrate?
A
Stunted growth
4
Q
Why are magnesium ions needed?
A
To make chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis
5
Q
What happens if a plant doesn’t receive enough magnesium ions?
A
Suffer from chlorosis and have yellow leaves
6
Q
What happens if a plant doesn’t receive enough magnesium ions?
A
Suffer from chlorosis and have yellow leaves
