They help the plant to function and grow normally. :-)
All the plants need fertilizers which are salts.
Salts are absorbed by the roots.
Potassium mineral salts are used for making some of the enzymes the plants don't need. Potassium mineral salts are used for making some of the enzymes the plants need. Or cheese?......
yes
For Health e.g. calcium and iron.
Mineral salts. Principally nitrates and phosphates.
Plants extract the needed salts from soils.
Plants absorb mineral salts from soils and waters.
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Xylem tissue in plants transports water and mineral salts from the roots up to the leaves. It also provides strength to the plants thanks to a woody substance called lignin. Phloem in plants transports food (made in the leaves) to the rest of the plant.
Mineral salts are not foods.
maybe because it need water,mineral salts and food to survive?