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Mineral Nutrition In Plants
In addition to carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which are obtained from
carbon dioxide and water, green plants also need at least thirteen
essential elements in order to produce new tissues and maintain their
correct functioning. The three main minerals required are
MINERAL
FUNCTION
DEFICIENCY
NITRATES
MAGNESIUM
PHOSPHATES
POTASSIUM
Describe the mechanism by which mineral ions are taken up by roots
List the ways in which root hair cells are adapted to performing their
function
Once in the root mineral ions are transported across the cortex and
into the xylem vessels in three ways. Name and describe each
pathway
The diagram below shows the apparatus required to perform water
culture experiments. Describe how you can carry out an investigation
to observe the effects of mineral deficiency on the growth of seedlings.