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The three most common nutrients are: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. These are represented by their 'letters' from the Periodic Table of elements: N, P and K.
These are also the three numbers listed on most bags of fertilizer. Examples: 10-10-10, 10-6-4, 24-6-4... they represent the 'amount' of each element. An easy way to remember what they do is by saying "Up, down and all around." This is in the same order as the elements: Nitrogen is Up, Phosphorus is Down and Potassium is all around. (the direction comes from the view of the soil level: Nitrogen helps keep a plant green and aids in photosynthesis; Phosphorus aids in root development and water absorption; while potassium is needed for all over health...)
Other than that, the key component in all plants (like all animals) is water. Hydrogen from water is required to carry the electrons gained in photosynthesis and help break down the Carbon Dioxide molecules. The same generation of energy helps to create various sugars: Fructose, Sucrose and even Glucose (all with a mix of one carbon, one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms - multiplied by the same number. i.e.: C6-H12-O6 would be glucose) Extra carbon is then 'grounded' to itself in either a C3 or C4 molecule depending on the plant while excess oxygen is released into the air.
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How plants get nutrients?
Plants get nutrients from the soil they are in. The nutrients dissolve in the water and are then absorbed from the plant's roots. Plants make food with photosynthesis.
How does burning cause loss of plants nutrients?
It bursna away the plants nutrients.
What do humans get from plants?
the get nutrients from plants
What are some nutrients that humans get from plants?
There are a few nutrients that a human can get from plants. You can get water, medicine and herbs from plants.
Where do plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients?
the plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients from the rainforest soil.
What nutrients and minerals do plants need and why?
Plants grow from what they need is the sun, soil, water, and the nutrients in the soil.
Can plants steal other plants nutrients?
Yes. Weeds are often better at getting nutrients than the garden plants we want to grow.
How do plants get nutrients from animals?
When the animal dies, it decaysand the nutrients from its body go back into the earth where they are absorbed by plants.
What are three basic nutrients needed by plants?
Plants need sunlight, water and soil nutrients to grow. Some plants can grow in hydroponic conditions so they get their nutrients in the water and grow without the soil.
What Ways plants fungi and animals obtain nutrients?
Everything needs some sort of nutrients to live. Fungi get their nutrients from photosynthesis, plants do the same and obtain it from the roots, animals obtain their nutrients from eating plants, and other animals.
How do plants absorb nutrients?
the nutrients pass across the cell membrane
Do plants grow toward nutrients or towards gravity?
towards nutrients
