This article throws light upon the six essential nutrient elements required for growth of plants. The elements are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Calcium 5. Magnesium 6. Sulphur. Nutrient Element # 1. Nitrogen: Nitrogen is one of the most important primary nutrient non-metal elements which require large quantity for the plant growth and nutrition. It is the most [...]
After reading this article you will learn about nitrogen in relation to physiology, growth and response of crops. Nitrogen in Relation to Physiology of Plants Nitrate (NO3—N) and ammonium (NH4—N) are two major forms of inorganic nitrogen taken up by the plants. Most of the ammonium has to be incorporated into organic compounds in the plant roots, whereas nitrate is [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the role of phosphorus in relation to metabolic functions, nutrition and growth of plants. The role of phosphorus as a constituent of macro molecular structures is the most prominent in nucleic acids as units of DNA molecule which carry the genetic information and as units of RNA which are responsible for the [...]