mineral ions

• why do plants need mineral ions

  to grow+photosynthesize properly
• why do plants need magnesium ions

  to make chlorophyll which is needed to absorb light for photosynthesis
• why do plants need nitrate ions

  they are a source of nitrogen which is needed to make amino acids+ therefore make proteins to allow plant to grow
• deficiency of magnesium ions

  leaves become yellow (chlorosis)
• deficiency for nitrate ions

  • leaves become yellow
  • stunted growth
• where do plants absorb mineral ions from

  from the soil via root hair cells