plant minerals

Question 1

what minerals do plants need

Answer 1

1. nitrates
2. phosphoruss
3. potassium
4. magnesium

Question 2

where do plants get minerals from

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what are nitrates purpose and deficiency

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what ares phosphorous purpose and deficencey

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what are potassium purpose and deficiency

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what are magnesium purpose and deficiency

Answer 6

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

Question 7

why are amino acids important for a plant

Answer 7

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