Plant Minerals

Word Bank
NPK, chlorophyll, deficiency, fertiliser, nitrates, phosphates, potassium, roots, symptoms

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1. This is when there isn't enough of something.

6. These minerals are important for healthy roots

8. Plants absorb minerals from the soil through these.

9. This type of fertiliser contains nitrogen, phosphates and potassium.

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2. Famers may add this to the soil to help their crops to grow well.

3. Magnesium is used to make this for photosynthesis

4. These minerals are needed to make proteins so that the plant can grow.

5. This mineral is important for making fruits and flowers.

7. The signs that a living organism is unhealthy or unwell.

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