Biology of Agriculture

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What is the source of mineral nutrients for plants?

Decomposition of rocks

What percentage of solar radiation energy is used by plants?

Between 1 and 5%

What is the term for the energy formed by plants?

Net Primary Product

What do herbivores consume as food?

<p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What needs to happen to nitrogen before it can be taken up by plants?

<p>It has to be fixed in the soil as a soluble nitrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the productivity of plants and animals in agriculture?

<p>Inherent biological characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of mineral nutrients for plants?

<p>Decomposition of rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fraction of solar radiation energy is used by plants?

<p>Between 1 and 5 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do herbivores primarily consume as food?

<p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the energy formed by plants?

<p>Net Primary Product</p> Signup and view all the answers

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