Macronutrient Functions
What nutrient is crucial for enzyme function, hormone production, and immune system support?
Micronutrients
A deficiency in this micronutrient causes stunted growth and curling leaf margins.
What micronutrient is it?
Copper (Cu)
This macronutrient is required for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis.
Nitrogen (N)
What is the primary source of all micronutrients for plants?
Soil
What micronutrient acts as a co-factor for chlorophyll synthesis and enzyme activation?
Manganese (Mn)
Red or purple patches on leaves and stems can indicate a deficiency in this macronutrient.
Phosphorus (P)
This macronutrient helps plants develop strong, healthy root systems.
Phosphorus (P)
What material is added to the soil to provide nutrients?
Organic Matter
What micronutrient supports enzyme function, particularly those involved in photosynthesis and energy production?
Zinc (Zn)
Small, distorted leaves and interveinal chlorosis are signs of this micronutrient deficiency.
Zinc (Zn)
This macronutrient helps plants resist disease and develop seeds and well-formed fruits.
Potassium (K)
Fertilizers supply these two macronutrients in the forms of potassium chloride and potassium sulfate. What are they?
Potassium (K) and Phosphorus (P)
What trace element is essential for the formation of lignin in cell walls?
Copper (Cu)
Interveinal chlorosis and brown spots on leaves indicate a deficiency of this nutrient.
Manganese (Mn)
Nitrogen controls and regulates the uptake of these two other macronutrients.
Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)
This form of potassium is commonly supplied to plants through fertilizers. What are they?
Potassium Sulfate or Potassium Chloride
What are the primary sources of micronutrients for plants?
Soil, Organic Matter and Fertilizers
Plants deficient in this macronutrient have yellow, weak leaves and may flower prematurely.
Nitrogen (N)
This process involves the absorption of food and water by roots, supported by phosphorus.
Root Absorption
Fertilizers made from this crushed material are a source of phosphorus. What is the crushed material called?
Phosphate rock