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: [[Plant]]s gain [[mineral]]s from the [[soil]], so when the [[soil]] lacks certain [[mineral]]s the [[plant]] can become ill. | : [[Plant]]s gain [[mineral]]s from the [[soil]], so when the [[soil]] lacks certain [[mineral]]s the [[plant]] can become ill. | ||
| + | : The three [[mineral]]s most essential to a [[plant]]s growth are [[Nitrate]]s, [[Phosphate]]s and [[Potassium]]. These are collectively known as [[NPK]]. | ||
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| + | ====Nitrate Deficiency==== | ||
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Revision as of 13:12, 21 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Plant deficiency diseases are diseases in plants caused by a lack of certain minerals.
About Plant Deficiency Diseases
- Plants gain minerals from the soil, so when the soil lacks certain minerals the plant can become ill.
- The three minerals most essential to a plants growth are Nitrates, Phosphates and Potassium. These are collectively known as NPK.