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The amount of fertilizer given to a plant can cause various affects in its growth. 1. If you are using a chemical fertilizer, such as Miracle Grow, too much of it can burn the plant. This can cause death of the plant. 2 Increased availability of nitrogen in fertilizers gives plants their green color and stimulates growth green parts of the plant, leaves and stems. But if we are going into late summer or winter, it's not a good idea to have a lot of new growth on your plant. 3 The phospherous in fertilzers aids in the production of flowers. It also gives strength to the stems. 4 Potassium aids in the strength of the stems as well and contributes to the overall hardiness of the plant. I know it does more than this, but I'm not sure what else. 5 Longterm habitual use of chemical fertilizers has a detrimental affect on the growth of plants. The reason for this is that chemical fertilizers contain a lot of salts. High amounts of salts in the soil retard nutrient uptake ability of the plant. It also makes it difficult for the plant to take up water. This results in poor health of the plant and eventually death. One way to remedy this is with gypsum. 6 There are also some trace elements in chemical fertilizers. These are necessary for plant health. However, many vital trace elements simply cannot be made available in chemical fertilizers. 7 In my five years experience as a landscape designer, I have witnessed the truth in claims that chemically fertilized plants are less healthy than those fertilized organically. Organically grown plants tend to have much less pest and disease problems, are much healthier, and in the long run, are much less work to maintain.
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What is the control variable in the experiment does adding fertilizer to plants allow them to grow faster?
The control variable in this experiment would be the plants that do not receive any fertilizer. By comparing the growth of plants with fertilizer to those without, researchers can determine the effect of adding fertilizer on plant growth.
What happens to plant growth when you increase the amounts of fertilizer?
Plant growth will increase when fertilizer is added, in as much as the plant is deficient in the nutrients the fertilizer provides. Most processes in nature has a bell-shaped to its function where too much, even of a good thing, can begin to do harm.
What is the manipulated variable of growing plants?
The manipulated variable in growing plants could be the type of fertilizer used, the amount of water given, the light exposure, or the temperature of the environment. It is the variable that the researcher purposely changes to observe its effect on plant growth.
Why must controls (such as plants given water only) be used in the fertilizer experiment?
Controls are necessary in the fertilizer experiment to provide a baseline for comparison. By having plants that receive only water, researchers can isolate the effect of the fertilizer being tested. This helps ensure that any observed changes in plant growth or health can be confidently attributed to the fertilizer treatment.
To test how fertilizer affects tomato plants a farmer divided a field of young tomato plants into 10 plots of equal size. The farmer then put fertilizer on half of the plots and no fertilizer on the o?
To test how fertilizer affects tomato plants, the farmer should randomly assign the treatments (fertilizer or no fertilizer) to the plots. This helps ensure that the observed effects are due to the fertilizer and not other factors. Additionally, the farmer should monitor the growth of the tomato plants in each plot over time to compare the effects of the fertilizer treatment.
What effect does the amount of fertilizer have on the growth of a plant?
Insufficient fertilizer in plants can cause deficiency symptoms and slow plant growth. Excess fertilizer, meanwhile, can lead to salinity problems.
Does fertilizer water affect the growth of plants?
Yes,it could effect the growth of plants
Can fertilizer effect the plant's growth?
yes it is like food for the plants and vitamins
How can I effectively use fertilizer to improve the growth of my plants?
To effectively use fertilizer for plant growth, follow these steps: Choose the right type of fertilizer based on your plant's needs. Apply the fertilizer at the correct time and in the right amount. Water the plants after applying the fertilizer to help it absorb nutrients. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it can harm the plants. Monitor the plants' growth and adjust the fertilizer application as needed.
What is the control variable in the experiment does adding fertilizer to plants allow them to grow faster?
The control variable in this experiment would be the plants that do not receive any fertilizer. By comparing the growth of plants with fertilizer to those without, researchers can determine the effect of adding fertilizer on plant growth.
How might a hypothesis for this experiment be stated?
"The hypothesis for this experiment is that increasing the amount of fertilizer provided to plants will lead to an increase in their growth rate compared to plants receiving standard or no fertilizer treatments."
How can you use a graduated cylinder to see if a fertilizer powder made the plant grow faster?
To determine if a fertilizer powder affects plant growth using a graduated cylinder, you can measure the amount of water you apply to the plants with and without the fertilizer. By keeping the water volume consistent, you can ensure that any differences in growth are due to the fertilizer. After a set period, compare the heights or biomass of the plants from both groups. This method allows you to isolate the effect of the fertilizer while controlling for other variables.
What happens to plant growth when you increase the amounts of fertilizer?
Plant growth will increase when fertilizer is added, in as much as the plant is deficient in the nutrients the fertilizer provides. Most processes in nature has a bell-shaped to its function where too much, even of a good thing, can begin to do harm.
How will the fertilizer effect the pant grow?
Fertilizer affects the growth and health of plants. Too much fertilizer can be as detrimental as not enough. Fertilizer is a combination of minerals that feed plants. As with other living things, plants need food to flourish. Although, there are small amounts of minerals in fertilizer, the three larger, basic ones are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
What is the manipulated variable of growing plants?
The manipulated variable in growing plants could be the type of fertilizer used, the amount of water given, the light exposure, or the temperature of the environment. It is the variable that the researcher purposely changes to observe its effect on plant growth.
Why must controls (such as plants given water only) be used in the fertilizer experiment?
Controls are necessary in the fertilizer experiment to provide a baseline for comparison. By having plants that receive only water, researchers can isolate the effect of the fertilizer being tested. This helps ensure that any observed changes in plant growth or health can be confidently attributed to the fertilizer treatment.
What effects can fertilizer do to plants?
Fertilizer supplies plants with nitrogen and various nutrients based on the type of fertilizer which plants need for growth. It doesn't provide electrolytes however.
