Mineral Ions for Growth
- Created by: HLeiper
- Created on: 07-04-14 11:37
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- Mineral Ions for growth
- Nitrates
- Contain nitrogen for amino acids and proteins
- Needed for cell growth
- Stunted growth and yellow older leaves
- Phosphates
- Phosphorus for making DNA and cell membranes
- Needed for respiration and growth
- Poor root growth and purple older leaves
- Potassium
- Help enzymes needed for photosynthesis and respiration
- Poor flower and fruit growth and discoloured leaves
- Magnesium
- Needed for making chlorophyll
- Have yellow leaves
- Nitrates
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