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What is the name of plants that cause root acid?

Plants that cause root acidification are known as calcifuges. These plants prefer acidic soils and thrive in low pH conditions, making it difficult for other plants that require more neutral or alkaline soils to grow in the same area.


Why does prostate gland secretion help neutralize seminal fluid?

Semen lives in a chemically "base" environment. Exposure to an acid environment would kill it. Urine is an acid. Fluid from Cowper's gland neutralizes any uric acid in the urethra. Actually the seminal fluid is acidic and the secretion from the prostste gland is alkaline so it neutralizes the fluid.


What will happen if the liquid detergent is used to water plants?

Using liquid detergent on plants can harm them by stripping off their protective waxy layer, causing the plant to lose moisture and nutrients, ultimately leading to their death. Additionally, the chemicals in the detergent can negatively impact the soil's pH balance and disrupt soil microorganisms. It is best to use products specifically designed for plant care.


Can cranberry juice kill a plant?

The acidity of the juice can be harmful to plants. Unlike the advice in the movie "Idiocracy", the sport's drink Brawndo is not what plants crave!


Does vinegar effect plant growth?

Vinegar is very acidic. Acids can have very negative effectson living things. Cells have an outer membrane made of lipids. Althoughplants also have a cell wall, they need the membrane to survive. In acidicenvironments, the molecules that make up the cell membrane break apart,causing damage to the cells. Also, the H+ ion, what makes acids acidic,is very small. Because it is small, it can move right through themembrane. Once inside, it can continue to break up important molecules.It also causes problems because the proteins inside work best at the normalpH inside the cell. H+ decreases the pH, and thus stops some of thenecessary reactions.

Related Questions

Can alkaline water kill fish?

No only acidic


Why does balsamic vinegar kill plants?

pH. Vinegar is acidic, plants tend to like neutral or slightly alkaline pH.


Can you add baking soda to soil to make it more alkaline?

Yes, you can. You can also kill plants this way.


Is stomach digestive juice acidic or alkaline?

Stomach digestive juice, also known as gastric juice, is acidic. It contains hydrochloric acid which helps break down food and kill bacteria in the stomach.


Are the contents of the stomach acidic neutral or alkaline?

The contents of the stomach are acidic, with a pH ranging from 1.5 to 3.5. This acidity is important for digestion, as it helps break down food and kill bacteria that might be present in the stomach.


Does club soda make plants grow faster?

No because since club soda is acidic it will probably kill it.


Is too much water bad?

Yes, the reason is because your body will be to alkaline. But drink water still, you don't want your body to become to acidic. To much acid or alkaline can kill you, so just keep your body balanced. Hope this helps!


Should you water plants flowers herbs etc with mineral water does the type of mineral water matter and what effect do alkaline levels have?

You want to try and avoid watering plants with mineral water. The alkaline levels will kill some plants and can cause other plants to change colors in there flowers, fruit size, and fruit development.


Does urine kill plants?

Yes


What fluid is to help neutralize acids which may kill sperm?

The alkaline fluid from the prostate gland helps neutralize acidic vaginal secretions, creating a more hospitable environment for sperm survival and fertilization.


Does lime juice or water grow plants better?

the water clearly grows the plants better. the lime juice will just grow bunches of mold. the water clearly grows the plants better. the lime juice will just grow bunches of mold. the water clearly grows the plants better. the lime juice will just grow bunches of mold.


Will lime kill weeds?

Lime is used to change the soil pH, not to kill weeds. Soil pH values range from 0-14. Many of four garden and lawn plants prefer the 6.0-6.5 range. Below is falling into the acidic range. Above is heading into the alkaline range. It takes about a ton of lime per acre to raise the pH 1/2 point. Raising the pH can make it harder for plants to grow. But weeds have a much higher tolerance level for pain than plants. So they would handle any changes much better than plants.