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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the 3 Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake in Plants. Mechanism # 1. Mass Flow: Mass flow, the most important of these mechanisms quantity wise, is the movement of plant nutrients in flowing soil solution. Movement of ions in the soil solution to the surfaces of roots is an important factor in satisfying the [...]
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: [...]