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they have to scavenge forimmobile nutrients either by exploring the soil with prolific root growth or by encouraging diffusion by increasing the concentration gradient by lowering the concentration at the Root surface. also the presence/absence of mycorrhiza can help with root extension
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What do plants compete for in the wild?
Plants compete for growing space, nutrients and water. If they are very crowded, they can even compete for sunlight.
What do Antarctic plants compete for?
they compete for sunlight and nutrients in the ground
Why does overcrowding affect the uptake of water by a plant?
Overcrowded plants have to compete with neighboring root systems for water as well as nutrients.
How does competition with other plants effect plant growth?
When other plants need the same nutrients and water that the other plant needs they compete for the nutrients and won't get as much as they should do. When a plant doesn't get the required amount of water, it wilts
Where do plants grow faster in water or sand?
Water. Water absorbs and nutrients the plants system.
What do plants compete for in the wild?
Plants compete for growing space, nutrients and water. If they are very crowded, they can even compete for sunlight.
Do plants affect plants?
Yes, they compete for resources (light, water, nutrients), they can even compete for the attention of pollinators. You get parasitic plants as well which live off other plants
What does the apple tree compete for with other plants around it?
Nutrients from the soil, sunlight & water
What do Antarctic plants compete for?
they compete for sunlight and nutrients in the ground
Why do plants and animals compete most for?
Plants: -space -light -water -nutrients and minerals Animals: -food -mates(lovers) -space -water
Why does overcrowding affect the uptake of water by a plant?
Overcrowded plants have to compete with neighboring root systems for water as well as nutrients.
What factors do animals and plants compete for?
Sunlight Water Air Nutrients
How does competition with other plants effect plant growth?
When other plants need the same nutrients and water that the other plant needs they compete for the nutrients and won't get as much as they should do. When a plant doesn't get the required amount of water, it wilts
Will the plant grow larger if more seeds are planted?
No. Other plants will compete with each other for the available water and nutrients.
What do plants mostly compete in the rain forest?
nutrients and sunlight
What happens if you don't leave space for plants to grow?
The plants would compete with each other for light, water, and nutrients so most would die.
What do pond weed and water lily compete for?
Resources and space are what pond weed and water lily compete for. For example, the aquatic plants in question seek access to aeration, anchorage, light, moisture, and nutrients.
