Question

What happens to plant growth when the supply of essential elements is limited?

Answer 1

Plant growth:

1. Plant growth is described as an increase in plant volume and/or mass with or without the production of new structures such as organs, tissues, cells, or cell organelles.
2. Temperature, light, water, soil minerals, and plant growth regulators are all essential elements influencing plant development.

Factors affecting the growth of plants:

1. Temperature: As the temperature rises, growth accelerates.
2. Light intensity, duration, and quality all have an impact on various physiological processes that occur in plants.
3. Water: Water is necessary for plant development. They thrive in adequate amounts of water. They even respond to water scarcity.
4. Soil Nutrients: Plants require a sufficient amount of nutrients to flourish properly. Plant development is influenced by the quality and amount of nutrients.
5. Plant Growth Regulators: Auxin, cytokinin, gibberellins, and other plant growth regulators are provided to plants to control their growth.

When the supply of essential elements is limited:

1. A lack of any of these may result in reduced plant production and/or fertility.
2. Symptoms of nutrient insufficiency include stunted growth, plant tissue death, or yellowing of the leaves caused by a decrease in chlorophyll production, a pigment required for photosynthesis.