How do plants obtain their nutrients?
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Plants obtain their nutrients primarily through their roots and leaves. The roots absorb water and mineral nutrients from the soil, including essential elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. These nutrients dissolve in the soil water, forming a solution that tRead more
Plants obtain their nutrients primarily through their roots and leaves. The roots absorb water and mineral nutrients from the soil, including essential elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. These nutrients dissolve in the soil water, forming a solution that the roots take up through tiny root hairs. Plants also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through small pores in their leaves called stomata. Using sunlight as energy, they combine carbon dioxide and water in the process of photosynthesis to produce glucose, which serves as their primary energy source. Additionally, some plants form symbiotic relationships with fungi (mycorrhizae) or nitrogen-fixing bacteria to enhance nutrient uptake. Together, these processes ensure plants receive the necessary components for growth, development, and reproduction.
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