Let us make an in-depth study of the Mycorrhizae. After reading this article you will learn about their role in absorption of mineral salts by higher plant. The association of a fungus with root of a plant is called as mycorrhiza (plural, mycorÂrhizae). Mycoirhizae play very important and significant role in facilitating absorption of mineral salts by plant roots through [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the mechanism of absorption of mineral salts from soil by plants. Mechanism of Mineral Salt Absorption: Previously, it was thought that the absorption of mineral salts from the soil took place along with the absorption of water but it is now well established that the mineral salt absorpÂtion and water absorption are two [...]
The following points highlight the six factors affecting absorption of mineral salt in plants. The factors are: 1. Temperature 2. Hydrogen Ion Concentration 3. Light 4. Oxygen Tension 5. Ion Interaction and 6. Growth. Factor # 1. Temperature: Generally, an increase in temperature up to a certain limit brings about an increase in rate of salt absorption. However, this effect [...]