Plant Nutrition Flashcards
What are the macronutrients of a plant?
*hint (there are 6)
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sulfur
- Calcium
- Magnesium
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
protein, nitrogenous base
Nitrogen
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
-Methionine, cysteine (acts as a coenzyme)
Sulfur
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
found in Chlorophyll
Magnesium
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
cytoskeleton, acts as a second messenger
Calcium
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
Nucleic acids, ATP
Phosphorus
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
water balance & stomatal opening
Potassium
What are the 3 micronutrients of a plant?
- Chlorine
- Zinc
- Iron
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
photosynthesis & ion balance
Chlorine
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
Auxin Synthesis
Zinc
Identify the name of the element for its corresponding role.
Chlorophyll synthesis
Iron
Label the hormones that are for plant growth and regulation
Promotes fruit ripening and leaf abscission (occurs in the Fall)
Ethylene
Label the hormones that are for plant growth and regulation
Maintains seed dormancy and winter dormancy (spring)
Abscisic Acid
Label the hormones that are for plant growth and regulation
promotes seed germination, stem growth, break winter dormancy (spring)
Gibberellins
Label the hormones that are for plant growth and regulation
promotes stem elongation, fruit growth & inhibits leaf abscission (summer)
Auxin
