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When a plant absorbs minerals from soil, it is called nutrient uptake. This process allows the plant to obtain essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that are necessary for its growth and development.
Root hairs absorb water, minerals (such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), and other nutrients from the soil to support plant growth and development. They also take up ions like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur.
Some common minerals used in agriculture include potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, sulfur, and magnesium. These minerals are essential for plant growth and development, and are often added to soils through fertilizers to enhance crop productivity. Balancing the levels of these minerals in the soil is crucial for healthy plant growth.
The washing away of minerals is a process known as leaching, where minerals in the soil are dissolved and carried away by water. This can lead to a depletion of essential nutrients in the soil, impacting plant growth and soil fertility. Management practices such as adding fertilizers or organic matter can help replenish lost minerals.
The primary sources of potassium in plants are soil minerals, organic matter, and fertilizers. Potassium is essential for plant growth and is absorbed by plant roots from the soil.
Water and minerals are moved through a plant by a process called transpiration. Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from the plant through small pores called stomata on the leaves. This loss of water creates a negative pressure that pulls water and minerals up through the plant from the roots.