minerals

• What minerals do plants require for growth?

  Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus
• In what form is nitrogen taken in by plants?

  As nitrates
• Why do plants require nitrogen?

  To produce amino acids for proteins
• What are the symptoms of nitrogen-deficiency in plants?

  Poor growth and yellow leaves
• Why do plants require potassium?

  To activate enzymes in photosynthesis
• What are the symptoms of potassium-deficiency in plants?

  Yellow leaves, poor flower and fruit growth
• In what form is phosphorus taken in by plants?

  As phosphates
• Why do plants require phosphorus?

  To form DNA and cell membranes
• What are the symptoms of phosphorus-deficiency in plants?

  Poor root growth and discoloured leaves
• How can farmers artificially increase the concentration of minerals in the soil?

  Using NPK fertilisers
• What are NPK fertilisers?

  A fertiliser containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
• What are the three main minerals required by plants for growth?

  • Nitrogen
  • Potassium
  • Phosphorus
• What are the three main minerals that plants require for growth?

  Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus
• In what form is nitrogen taken in by plants?

  As nitrates
• Why do plants require nitrogen?

  Used to produce amino acids which join to form proteins
• What are the symptoms of nitrogen-deficiency in plants?

  Poor growth, yellow leaves
• Why do plants require potassium?

  Activates enzymes involved in photosynthesis and respiration
• What are the symptoms of potassium-deficiency in plants?

  Yellow leaves, poor flower growth, poor fruit growth
• In what form is phosphorus taken in by plants?

  As phosphates
• Why do plants require phosphorus?

  Used to form DNA and cell membranes
• What are the symptoms of phosphorus-deficiency in plants?

  Poor root growth, discoloured leaves
• How can farmers artificially increase the concentration of minerals in the soil?

  Using NPK fertilisers
• What are NPK fertilisers?

  A type of fertiliser that contains nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)
• What are the key differences between the symptoms of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus deficiencies in plants?

  • Nitrogen deficiency: Poor growth, yellow leaves
  • Potassium deficiency: Yellow leaves, poor flower/fruit growth
  • Phosphorus deficiency: Poor root growth, discolored leaves