Plant Nutrients Flashcards

Flashcards about Plant Nutrients

Light, air, and water

Plants need more than these to survive.

Carbohydrates

A product of photosynthesis, along with water.

Soil

Plants take up nutrients from this source.

Non-mineral nutrients

Nutrients generally available to plants in sufficient quantities through air and water.

Primary macronutrients

Nutrients available through soil, but usually not through fertilizers.

Secondary macronutrients

Examples include Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulfur.

Micronutrients

Nutrients such as Nickel, Iron, and Boron.

Nutrient soil concentration

Determines growth or yield in plants.

Reduced growth

An effect when plants don't have enough nutrients.

Nitrogen

An essential part of chlorophyll.

Iron

Yellow leaves or leaves with green veins indicate a deficiency in this nutrient

Calcium

Stunted and misshapen new leaves are a sign of deficiency.

Nitrogen

Light green upper leaves and yellow leaves are a sign of deficiency.

Potassium

Leaes are Yellowish at edges and tips with dead spots

Magnesium

Lower leaves turning yellow from the outside

Zinc

Pale, narrow leaves that are SHORTER THAN USUAL

Plant and soil phosphate deficiency

Impacts livestock production.

Nitrogen

Important for NUCLEIC ACIDS such as DNA

Nitrogen

Inorganic and organic forms are used by plants.

Nitrate transporters (NRTs)

Function in nitrate absorption and transportation in plants