Topic 4A.4 Plant Minerals, Starch and Fibres

nitrates

essential nutrients for plants, providing nitrogen for protein synthesis and growth

calcium

essential for cell wall structure, cell division, and signaling pathways, also helping with enzyme activation and nutrient uptake

magnesium

an essential nutrient for plants, playing a key role in photosynthesis by forming the central atom of chlorophyll molecules

tensile strength

the resistance of a material to breaking under tension

carbon neutral

a process where no net carbon is released into the atmosphere

bioplastics

plastics based on biological polymers