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Inorganic Nutrients

Essential minerals required for plant growth and reproduction.

Macronutrients

Nutrients required by plants in large amounts, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Micronutrients

Nutrients required by plants in smaller amounts, such as iron, zinc, and copper.

Deficiency Symptoms

Visible signs of nutrient shortages affecting plant health and growth.

Nutrient Mobility

The ability of nutrients to move within plant tissue, affecting where deficiency symptoms appear.

Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)

The ability of soil to hold and exchange cations, impacting nutrient availability.

Proton Pumps

Proteins that help establish an electrochemical gradient for the uptake of ions.

Casparian Strip

A barrier in the root endodermis that regulates the flow of substances into the vascular tissue.

Chlorosis

Yellowing of plant leaves due to nutrient deficiencies, often seen in older foliage.

Hydroponics

A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient solutions instead.