What are the functions of all essential plant Elements?
Carbon Forms up to 50% of the dry weight of a plant. A constituent of all organic compounds that are found in plants Hydrogen Part of all organic compounds that of which carbon is a constituent. Comprises 6% of dry weight of the plant and Is critical in the cation exchange in plant-soil/medium relationship A major constituent of plant structure when combined with Oxygen to create water. Oxygen Plays a critical role in plant growth Oxygen is about 88% of the composition of water. Plants obtain the oxygen they need through the stomata on the leaves, through the roots via the water and through the process of photosynthesis. Involved in Anion exchange between the roots and surrounding medium Nitrogen (N) Essential for production of chlorophyll Essential for controlling oxygen level in plants Oxygen from the Nitrate (NO3) form of nitrogen is used to break down carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis Plays vital role in the formation of protein Needed in highest concentrations at growing po
