Plant Minerals Flashcards
(8 cards)
What are the four most important plant minerals?
Nitrates
Magnesium
Phosphate
Potassium
What is the function of nitrates?
Nitrates is for healthy growth
What is the function of phosphate?
Phosphate is for healthy roots
What is the function of potassium?
Potassium is for healthy leaves and flowers
What is the function of magnesium?
Magnesium is required for chlorophyll production
What is mineral deficiency?
Mineral deficiency is the term used to describe the poor growth of a plant when it does not have any or enough of certain minerals it needs.
How does magnesium deficiency result in yellow leaves?
Magnesium is needed to create chlorophyll. A lack of chlorophyll means a lack of the green pigment in leaves, causing them to yellow.
What is used to help plant with mineral deficiencies grow properly?
A fertiliser
