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Why do plants only need a small amount of magnesium for growth?
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∙ 16y ago
Magnesium is needed by plants to make the green pigment chlorophyll and to activate some enzymes. Although there may appear to be a lot of chlorophyll in plants, each chlorophyll molecule only contains one magnesium atom. The molecular weight of chlorophyll (in fact, chlorophyll a) is 893.5. The atomic weight of magnesium is 24.3. So magnesium only makes up about 2.7% of the weight of the chlorophyll. Enzymes are catalysts and are only needed in small amounts to catalyse reactions, as they are used over and over again, so only small amounts of magnesium are needed. http://www.efma.org/introduction/section01.asp
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Why little plants are kept in small bags in nurseries?
Because if we bring home the small plants kept in the plastic, then when we kept it into pots then its growth will become good.
Can magnesium kill you?
Yes, someone could make it into a spear and shove it into your heart. A small amount of magnesium is necessary in the diet. As with everything, too much of it is bad and can cause health problems.
Is magnesium chloride acid base or neutral in water?
Theoretically, the magnesium ion undergoes a tiny amount of hydrolysis. But this amount is so small that it realistically has no effect on the solution. So, in reality, it is neutral.
Why do carnivores have a shorter small intestine?
It takes longer to digest plants because of the high amount of fiber.
What are magnesium turnings?
According to the chemist I spoke to at Flinn supply company, a magnesium turning is a small, thin, curled piece of magnesium, like you would get if you were shaving small strips of wood off of a bigger piece.
Does caffenien afect plant growth?
Generally, it does not do much at all to plants. If anything, because it is not something plants really recognize, it does either nothing or maybe stunts the growth of the plant by a small amount.
What is growbox?
grow box is the growth of plants in a small box
Does phosphorus help plants grow and how?
Phosphate is required to encourage healthy root growth so a small amount is always required.
How will plants respond if there is small amount of sunlight?
i think plants can respond. but small amount of sunlight may cause to slow growing of the plant because it may not produce a large amount o foods that they need to be stong and i think plants will be malnourish. :)
What is an essential nutrient for plant growth and found in most soils?
A good fertilizer for plants is "nitrogen" It can be found in soil in small amounts, or you can increase the amount of nitrogen, and buy fertilizer from a store.
The small amount of growth on the end of an inoculating loop is called an?
Inoculum
Why little plants are kept in small bags in nurseries?
Because if we bring home the small plants kept in the plastic, then when we kept it into pots then its growth will become good.
Do plants give off a small amount of water?
yes
Why do plants not have nitrogenous excretory products?
because plants only secrete small amounts of nitrogenouse waste and that small amount is carried
How do you limit a plants growth?
You may be able to limit a plant's growth by keeping the plant in a small container or small area of soil. This will inhibit the ability to spread the roots out and grow.
What are the three main elements on which plant growth and development depend?
Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium(K). These are the most crucial elements however plants require many other elements to actively photosynthesis. These are calcium (Ca) magnesium (Mg) sulphur (S).Plants also require what are know as trace or micro elements. The plants only require a small amount of the element but without it deficiencies will occur. Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Manganese (Mm), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn) and Choride (Cl)
Can magnesium kill you?
Yes, someone could make it into a spear and shove it into your heart. A small amount of magnesium is necessary in the diet. As with everything, too much of it is bad and can cause health problems.
