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A 6 page review of the importance of soil and photosynthesis to plant growth. The
author identifies the nutrients of concern for plants as well as other environmental parameters that can affect their growth. Bibliography lists 8
sources.
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6 pages (~225 words per page)
File: AM2_PPsoil.rtf
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is affected by a variety of factors. Two of the more important of these are soil and photosynthesis. While both soil and photosynthesis contribute to the plants energy,
photosynthesis does so as a direct result of energy from the sun. Soil, on the other hand, contributes to the plants energy as a result of its own nutrient
composition. The degree of access the plant has to these nutrients, however, is affected by a number of factors, one of the most important of which is soil acidity.
Soil is also important in that it provides physical support for plant roots. Plants grow in accordance with specific nutrient concentrations as
well as specific pH levels, hydrological range, and a variety of other parameters. The critical elements from a nutrient standpoint are Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Iron, Manganese,
Zinc, Boron and Copper. Nitrogen is important to leaf and stem growth while phosphorous is critical not only to leaf and stem growth but also to flowers, fruit, and
roots. Potassium is critical in assimilating the energy produced during photosynthesis while calcium enhances the ability of the plant to absorb potassium and enhances root growth. Magnesium, on
the other hand, is important in regard to its ability to enhance the distribution of phosphorous through the plant tissues. Sulfur, in turn, works to enhance the effectiveness of
phosphorous as well as serving a critical role in energy production. Iron and copper work in the production of chlorophyll while manganese enhances nitrogen absorption and zinc is a
component of the energy transference process. While it is commonly acknowledged that boron is a critical element in plant growth as well, the specifics of its role are not
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