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Soil minerals act as nutrients for the plant. When the plant sends out roots, the roots soak up the nutrients and use them to grow. Soil minerals also do what fertilizer does.

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Are there minerals in the soil that plants need to grow?

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Why does plants bear roots?

To take minerals from the soil.


Do plants need minerals from the soil?

yes, of course


Which minerals are needed by plants?

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