Essential Mineral Elements
Chapter Name : Mineral Nutrition |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_12_02_02 |
Topic Name : Essential Mineral Elements |
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Sub Topic Name : Role Of Macro And Micro-Nutrients |
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Introduction
Role of macro and micro nutrients is very important for the growth of plants.
Pre-Requisites:
Permeability, Meristematic tissues
Activity:
Put some soil in tub and a plant. Water every day once. After few days you can observe growth in the pant.
Real Life Question:
What are the macro and micro nutrients?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Permeability | The permeability of a membrane is the rate of passive diffusion of molecules through the membrane. |
| Meristematic tissues | Meristematic tissues are cells or group of cells that have the ability to divide. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Tub | To grow a plant. |
| Plant | To grow in a tub. |
Real life uses :
Elements help plant to grow.
Places to visit :
Check in your garden where plants absorb nutrients for growth.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Garden | Plants grow in the garden absorbing minerals. |
What you learn in Theory:
Elements are essential for plants.
What you learn in Practice:
Two types – Macro nutrients and Micro nutrients.