This article throws light upon the functions of various essential elements in the growth of plants. The essential elements are: 1. Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen 2. Nitrogen 3. Phosphorus 4. Potassium 5. Calcium 6. Magnesium 7. Sulphur 8. Iron 9. Manganese 10. Copper 11. Zinc 12. Molybdenum 13. Boron 14. Chlorine, Cobalt and Sodium. 1. Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen: Carbon, [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the preparation and use of Farm Yard Manure (FYM). Preparation of Farmyard Manure: (i) In India, a major portion of cattle dung is used as fuel by farmers, after being converted into dung cake. Urine is completely soaked into the earthen floor of the cattle shed, thus wasting a major portion of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the symptoms of deficiency of nutrients in plants. The nutrients whose symptoms of deficiency has been discussed are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Calcium 5. Magnesium 6. Sulphur 7. Iron 8. Manganese 9. Copper 10. Zinc 11. Molybdenum 12. Boron. 1. Nitrogen: Nitrogen deficient plants have a stunted and spindly [...]