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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Plant Nutrition 2. Essential Elements in Plant Nutrition 3. Forms of Plant Nutrients 4. Classification of Plant Nutrients. Meaning of Plant Nutrition: "Plant nutrition" is defined as the supply and absorption of chemical compounds required for plant growth and metabolism. It is the process of absorption and utilization of [...]