Topic 3 - Infection and response ( 11. plant diseases and defences ) Flashcards

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What do plants suffer from if there aren’t enough mineral ions?

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Deficiency symptoms

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Why do plants need nitrates?

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To make proteins for growth

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What happens if the plant doesn’t have enough nitrate?

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Stunted growth

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Why are magnesium ions needed?

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To make chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis

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What happens if a plant doesn’t receive enough magnesium ions?

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Suffer from chlorosis and have yellow leaves

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What happens if a plant doesn’t receive enough magnesium ions?

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Suffer from chlorosis and have yellow leaves

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