JB_Inorganic_Nutrients_are_Essential_for_Plants

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Inorganic Nutrients
Essential minerals required for plant growth and reproduction.
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Macronutrients
Nutrients required by plants in large amounts, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
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Micronutrients
Nutrients required by plants in smaller amounts, such as iron, zinc, and copper.
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Deficiency Symptoms
Visible signs of nutrient shortages affecting plant health and growth.
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Nutrient Mobility
The ability of nutrients to move within plant tissue, affecting where deficiency symptoms appear.
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Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
The ability of soil to hold and exchange cations, impacting nutrient availability.
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Proton Pumps
Proteins that help establish an electrochemical gradient for the uptake of ions.
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Casparian Strip
A barrier in the root endodermis that regulates the flow of substances into the vascular tissue.
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Chlorosis
Yellowing of plant leaves due to nutrient deficiencies, often seen in older foliage.
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Hydroponics
A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient solutions instead.