Answer to Question #233517 in Chemical Engineering for Lokika

Question

(a) What are the primary nutrients required for the plant growth? Explain how these nutrients effect the growth of plants.

Answer 1

Soil is the source of nutrients required by plants for growth. The three main nutrients include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Each vital nutrient affects particular functions during plant growth. For instance, nitrogen ensures the availability of energy needed. Phosphorus is need for energy transfer, the transformation of starches and sugars, and photosynthesis. Potassium helps with the movement of nutrients, water, and carbohydrates in plant tissues.