What are phosephates?

Answer 1

do you mean phosphates?

Plants need certain elements so they can produce important compounds. They get these elements from minerals in the soil.

Phosphates are one of those minerals.

Phosphates contain phosphorus for DNA and cell membranes.

They are needed for respiration and growth. Plants without enough phosphates have poor root growth and purple older leaves.

Answer 2

Phosphates are chemical compounds containing the element phosphorus. They are essential for various biological processes in living organisms, including the growth and repair of cells, and are commonly found in fertilizers and detergents. In water systems, excessive levels of phosphates can lead to eutrophication, causing harmful algae blooms.