The following points highlight the two types of elements present in soil. The types are: 1. Useful Elements 2. Toxic Elements. Type # 1. Useful Elements: The elements included in this category are sodium, cobalt, silicon, selenium, etc. Sodium: It promotes growth of several plant species especially salt-loving species and these species accumulate large amount […]
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Translocation of Minerals and Its Circulation | Plant Physiology
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The movement of solutes through the plant tissues can take place in two pathways, the one is cytoplasmic pathway and the other is cell wall pathway. Solute movement may occur through channels in the cell walls and is, therefore, extracellular. In this way it bypasses the protoplasts and overcomes the barriers in the cross membranes. […]
Uses and Limitation of Fertilizers | Plant Physiology
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In this article we will discuss about the uses and limitation of fertilizers. The fertilizers are added to the soil to provide proper nourishment to the plant in order to fully utilize their genetic potential. The use of fertilizers has added to the advantage of the agricultural and horticultural outputs. Fertilization operations involve supply of […]