This article throws light upon the nine main environmental factors that influence plant growth. The factors are: 1. Temperature 2. Moisture Supply 3. Radiant Energy 4. Composition of the Atmosphere 5. Soil Structure and Composition of Soil Air 6. Soil Reaction 7. Biotic Factors 8. Supply of Nutrient Elements 9. Absence of Growth Inhibiting Substances. Environmental Factor # 1. Temperature: [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the growth expression and equation of plant growth. Growth curve are helpful to an understanding of the general pattern of plant development. The plant is a product of both its genetic constitution (potential for maximum growth) and its environment (variable). Therefore, growth may be expressed as follows: G = f(x1, x2, x3, [...]
List of sixteen essential plant nutrients:- 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Calcium 5. Magnesium 6. Sulphur 7. Iron 8. Manganese 9. Copper 10. Zinc 11. Boron 12. Molybdenum 13. Silicon 14. Sodium 15. Vanadium 16. Cobalt. Plant Nutrient # 1. Nitrogen: Nitrogen is a vitally important plant nutrient. Plant normally contains 1-5% by weight of this nutrient. The [...]