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: [...]
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 [...]