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Plants require at least 14 essential minerals for ______
Plants require at least 14 essential minerals for ______
growth
The processes by which plants convert CO2 to ______ are described in Chapters 1 and 2 of this text book
The processes by which plants convert CO2 to ______ are described in Chapters 1 and 2 of this text book
carbohydrate
Chapter 3 explains how plants take up ______ from the soil and transport it to leaves
Chapter 3 explains how plants take up ______ from the soil and transport it to leaves
water
4.1 - Nutrient requirements and root ______
4.1 - Nutrient requirements and root ______
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4.2 - Soil-root ______
4.2 - Soil-root ______
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Plants require at least 14 essential elements called ‘mineral nutrients’ to sustain life function and complete their life cycle, in addition to carbon (in the form of CO2), oxygen, and hydrogen (in the form of water). Some plants have specific requirements for additional elements. The acquisition via the roots and use of these elements are the topic of plant ______.
Plants require at least 14 essential elements called ‘mineral nutrients’ to sustain life function and complete their life cycle, in addition to carbon (in the form of CO2), oxygen, and hydrogen (in the form of water). Some plants have specific requirements for additional elements. The acquisition via the roots and use of these elements are the topic of plant ______.
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Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes, and travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or ______ flow.
Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes, and travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or ______ flow.
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However, in order to access all the available nutrients, plants have evolved dynamic and plastic root systems that explore the soil for maximum nutrient ______.
However, in order to access all the available nutrients, plants have evolved dynamic and plastic root systems that explore the soil for maximum nutrient ______.
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Efficient root growth is also an important factor in maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications because of ______ root growth.
Efficient root growth is also an important factor in maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications because of ______ root growth.
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Different nutrient acquisition strategies. This chapter first explains the concept of plant ______, then describes the various root structures and symbioses with microorganisms that allow plants to take up essential nutrients.
Different nutrient acquisition strategies. This chapter first explains the concept of plant ______, then describes the various root structures and symbioses with microorganisms that allow plants to take up essential nutrients.
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Plants require at least 14 essential minerals for growth, along with water and ______
Plants require at least 14 essential minerals for growth, along with water and ______
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The processes by which plants convert CO2 to ______ are described in Chapters 1 and 2 of this text book
The processes by which plants convert CO2 to ______ are described in Chapters 1 and 2 of this text book
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Chapter 3 explains how plants take up ______ from the soil and transport it to leaves
Chapter 3 explains how plants take up ______ from the soil and transport it to leaves
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Efficient root growth is also an important factor in maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications because of ______ root growth
Efficient root growth is also an important factor in maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications because of ______ root growth
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Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes, and travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or ______ flow
Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes, and travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or ______ flow
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Plants require at least 14 essential elements called ‘mineral nutrients’ to sustain life function and complete their life cycle, in addition to carbon (in the form of CO2), oxygen, and hydrogen (in the form of water). Some plants have specific requirements for additional elements. The acquisition via the roots and use of these elements are the topic of plant ______.
Plants require at least 14 essential elements called ‘mineral nutrients’ to sustain life function and complete their life cycle, in addition to carbon (in the form of CO2), oxygen, and hydrogen (in the form of water). Some plants have specific requirements for additional elements. The acquisition via the roots and use of these elements are the topic of plant ______.
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Efficient root growth is also an important factor in maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications because of ______ root growth.
Efficient root growth is also an important factor in maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications because of ______ root growth.
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Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes, and travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or ______ flow.
Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes, and travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or ______ flow.
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Different nutrient acquisition strategies. This chapter first explains the concept of plant ______, then describes the various root structures and symbioses with microorganisms that allow plants to take up essential nutrients.
Different nutrient acquisition strategies. This chapter first explains the concept of plant ______, then describes the various root structures and symbioses with microorganisms that allow plants to take up essential nutrients.
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However, in order to access all the available nutrients, plants have evolved dynamic and plastic root systems that explore the soil for maximum nutrient ______.
However, in order to access all the available nutrients, plants have evolved dynamic and plastic root systems that explore the soil for maximum nutrient ______.
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Study Notes
Plant Nutrition
- Plants require at least 14 essential minerals for growth, along with water and carbon dioxide.
- These essential minerals, called 'mineral nutrients', are necessary for plants to sustain life function and complete their life cycle.
- In addition to these minerals, plants also require carbon (in the form of CO2), oxygen, and hydrogen (in the form of water).
Nutrient Uptake
- Nutrients are taken up by roots via active or passive transport across membranes.
- Nutrients travel from the bulk soil to the roots via diffusion or mass flow.
- Plants have evolved dynamic and plastic root systems that explore the soil for maximum nutrient acquisition.
Root Growth
- Efficient root growth is important for maximising yield with lower fertiliser applications due to rapid root growth.
- Different nutrient acquisition strategies involve various root structures and symbioses with microorganisms that allow plants to take up essential nutrients.
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Test your knowledge on the process of nutrient uptake from soils with this quiz based on the chapter edited by Rana Munns and Susanne Schmidt. Explore the contributions from various authors and enhance your understanding of plant biology and soil nutrients.
