wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What are the 3 main minerals that plants need?


Open in App
Solution

Minerals:

  1. Minerals are required for the production of chlorophyll and the process of photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into useful energy.
  2. Water absorption and circulation are both dependent on vitamins and minerals.
  3. These nutrients are also required by plants in order to enable nutrient absorption.
  4. The 3 major minerals that plants need are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium together known as NPK.
  5. Plants require nitrogen to produce a lot of leaf growth.
  6. Plants utilize phosphorus to help them create new roots, seeds, fruit, and blooms and utilize it to help them fight sickness.
  7. Potassium aids in the formation of strong stems and the rapid growth of plants.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
9
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Heterotrophic Nutrition
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon