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Plants need phosphate to stimulate root development and flowering and to help in the prevention of disease and stress. Phosphate is used in making soft drinks, detergents & pharmaceuticals
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Happens to the phosphates when plants and animals die?
Phosphates are returned to the water when plants and animals die.
Do plants absorb phosphate from the soil or from water?
It is absorbed from the soil. There are no phosphates in water, though water can help phosphates and other nutrients enter the roots of plants.
Which micronutrients are need by plants?
The useful mineral nutrients for plants is NITRATES and PHOSPHATES.
How do decomposers supply phosphorus to soil?
Decomposers release phosphorus into the soil from decaying animals and plants. Plants can now take up the phosphates in the soil. When animals eat the plants, they then have phosphates in them and they are released back into the soil through waste and decompostion (decaying).
What happen to phosphorus when erodes from soil and rock?
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What role decomposers play in the phosphorus cycle?
Decomposers release phosphorus into the soil from decaying animals and plants. Plants can now take up the phosphates in the soil. When animals eat the plants, they then have phosphates in them and they are released back into the soil through waste and decompostion (decaying).
Do bleach affect plant growth?
Yes. Bleach contains phosphates and nitrates. Even though phosphates are needed by the plants, access phosphates is not good for them. If you're gonna put bleach on the plants, don't expect them to grow. High concentrations of bleach weaken the plant tissue and cause death of the plant.
How will detergents help in the growth of plants?
Detergents that contain phosphates can, in the right quantities, promote the growth of plants such as algae.
What salts do plants absorb from soil?
Mineral salts. Principally nitrates and phosphates.
What happens to phosphates when plants and animals die?
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How do decomposers obtain phosphurs?
Plants take up the phosphate ions from the soil. The phosphates then moves from plants to animals when herbivores eat plants and carnivores.
What is the area of Neede?
The area of Neede is 46 square kilometers.
