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Plants absorb nitrogen from soils as NO3-, NH4+ and to a much lesser extent, NO2-. That's nitrate, ammonium and nitrite, respectively.

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How does farming remove nitrogen from soil?

Farming can remove nitrogen (N) from soil in two ways:plant (crop) uptake, anderosion.Since N is an important plant nutrient, plants will remove it from the soil and incorporate the N into parts of the plant. When plant parts are harvested, that N is being removed from the soil. Plant parts that are left in the field will return a lot of the N contained in those parts to the soil.In most soils, N will be found at highest concentrations near the surface, in soil organic matter. Many farming practices increase the rate of erosion, and it is those surface horizons high in N that will be lost first.


What are different ways by which nitrogen in the air reaches the soil?

Most atmospheric nitrogen (N) exists as N2. Plants cannot use N in this form. The main ways this nitrogen enters soil in a plant usable form include:N fixation by bacteriaLightening caused atmospheric fixationFertilizer manufacturers also use atmospheric N when making N fertilizers.Most of the N is fixated by bacteria, usually in association with a plant. Legumes, like beans, peas and clover, are especially famous for this. The plants provide the bacteria with food and an environment they can live in, and in exchange, they give the plant usable nitrogen compounds.


How does soil help a plant?

Soil gives the plant's roots a firm, stable "Medium" to grow in. Soil also contains nutrients which the plant's roots suck up into the plant to provide food for the plant. Soil is mostly made of decaying organic matter (dead leaves, grass, sticks, and other natural things). This decaying organic matter decomposes into nitrogen, phosphorous, potash, and many other components. By the way, those 3 elements are the concentration rating in plant food. 24 -5 - 12 means that the plant food is 24% N, 5% Phosphorous, and 12% Potash. These elements are necessary for plant growth. The soil also holds water which that plant needs to grow. The roots are actually salty and attract the water through osmosis. Kevlarster


Who measured the mass of the soil in wich a plant grew?

Typically, scientists or researchers who study soil and plant biology measure the mass of the soil in which a plant grew. This measurement is important for assessing nutrient levels, soil quality, and plant growth conditions.


What soil property is a measure if the ability of a soil to support plant growth?

Soil fertility is a measure of the ability of a soil to support plant growth, determined by its nutrient content, pH levels, and other factors that influence plant development.

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Their job is to anchor the plant in the ground firmly and absord mineral nutrients from the soil around the plant.


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they absord the minerals and nutrients from the soil, which leaves it weak- i think


A function of chloroplasts in plant cells is to?

absord sunlight


What A function of chloroplasts in plant cells is to?

absord sunlight


What three things do roots absorb?

The roots absord water, ions, and minerals.


How do plants contribute to erosion?

they absord the minerals and nutrients from the soil, which leaves it weak- i think


How does farming remove nitrogen from soil?

Farming can remove nitrogen (N) from soil in two ways:plant (crop) uptake, anderosion.Since N is an important plant nutrient, plants will remove it from the soil and incorporate the N into parts of the plant. When plant parts are harvested, that N is being removed from the soil. Plant parts that are left in the field will return a lot of the N contained in those parts to the soil.In most soils, N will be found at highest concentrations near the surface, in soil organic matter. Many farming practices increase the rate of erosion, and it is those surface horizons high in N that will be lost first.


What dose a coconut tree eat?

soil bc it is a plant it needs water n sunlight


How an average of zero gravity affects hydroponic plant growth?

as there will be zero gravity therefore the roots will not get dug inside the soil n the direction of plant will be upwards


Where do the nutrients in soil mainly come from?

Some plant nutrients originally come from soil minerals, including Ca, K, Mg, Fe, Mn, P and others. Other nutrients come from organic matter, including N, P and S. In addition, N is taken directly from the soil air by some bacteria that live in the roots of some plants. This N is used by the plant, and it becomes available to other plants when the plant dies and plant residues decompose. In most agricultural soils, more nutrients are added in the form of chemical and organic fertilizers.


What will be happen if the any plant is put in solution which has high water potential?

it depends on the plant. some plants cant take a lot of water and other plants can absord a lot of water without it killing them


Is soil a plant?

no, its not a plant