PLANT NUTRITION

Day 3 Session 5

FLORINDA C. GAGASA
Education Program Supervisor
 TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
At the end of the session, the participants are expected to:

• Describe how plants get proper nutrition to produce optimum yield

 ENABLING OBJECTIVES
Specifically, the participants are expected to:
1. define plant nutrition;
2. discuss the macro and micronutrients needed by the plants;
3. discuss the functions of these nutrients; and
4. describe the physical appearances of plants with nutrient deficiencies as a
diagnostic tool for growers.
K-W-L/3-2-1 Strategy
Use the Chat Box
K – 3 what I know
W – 2 what I wonder
L - 1 what I learned
 Plant Nutrition Defined
- the interrelationships of mineral
elements in the soil or soilless
solution as well as their role in
plant growth. This
interrelationship involves a
complex balance of mineral
elements essential and beneficial
for optimum plant growth.
Essential Nutrients for Plant Growth
How can I forget?
How can I forget?
 Nitrogen (N) as nitrate (NO3–) , and ammonium (NH4+) ions.
FUNCTIONS
- with C, H, O, and S to create
amino acids, the building blocks of
proteins (used in forming
protoplasm, the site for cell
division resulting to growth and
development)
- part of chlorophyll molecule
DEFICIENCY
- low cell division
- pale green to light yellow color
(chlorosis) appearing first on older
leaves, starting at the tips
- low protein content of seeds and
vegetative parts.
- flowering is greatly reduced
- early maturity in some crops
Nitrogen Deficient
 Phosphorus (P) as
orthophosphate ions (HPO4 2 –, H2 PO4 – )
FUNCTIONS
- ADP and ATP(adenosine di- and
triphosphate)
- P is part of the RNA and DNA
- For cell division in tips/root
development, flower initiation, and
seed/fruit development.
- to reduce disease incidence
- improve the quality of certain crops
DEFICIENCY
- dark to blue-green coloration
appear/purpling of leaves and
stems may appear.
- delayed maturity and poor seed
and fruit development
- slow, weak, and stunted growth
Phosphorus Deficient
 Potassium (K); available
to plants as the ion K+
FUNCTIONS
DEFICIENCY
- enzyme activator that promotes
metabolism
- chlorosis along the edges of leaves
(leaf margin scorching)
- opening and closing of leaf stomates
- slow and stunted growth
- ATP production
- stems are weak and lodging is
- improve disease resistance in common
plants, improve the size of grains - reduce and quantity of seeds and
and seeds, and improve fruits
the quality of fruits and vegetables.
Potassium Deficient
 Sulfur (S)as the sulfate ion, SO4 2–
FUNCTIONS DEFICIENCY
- component of amino acids, - most often found in sandy soils that
are low in organic
proteins, vitamins and enzymes
and is essential to produce matter and receive moderate to heavy
chlorophyll. rainfall
- It imparts flavor to many - stems are stiff, thin, and woody.
vegetables.
Sulfur Deficient
 Calcium (Ca) as the ion Ca 2+

FUNCTIONS
- cell wall membrane and its
plasticity
- reduce soil acidity
DEFICIENCY
- leaves may be cupped and
crinkled, with the terminal bud
deteriorating.
- Buds and blossoms fall prematurely
in some crops)
Calcium Deficient
 Magnesium (Mg) as Mg 2+

FUNCTIONS
- major constituent of the
chlorophyll molecule
- assists the movement of sugars
within a plant
DEFICIENCY
-interveinal chlorosis first appears in
older leaves
- appear yellow-striped with green
veins
- most frequently in acid soils and
soils receiving high amounts of K
fertilizer or Ca
Magnesium Deficient
Boron Deficient
Copper Deficient
Chlorine Deficient
Iron Deficient
Iron Deficient
Manganese Deficient
Molybdenum Deficient
Zinc Deficient
In other words….
 Write it Down!
self-paced open-ended/essay
formative assessment that can
be accessed at your g-classroom
until 5pm tom, June 17, under
pdf format with
filename:D3S5_W1_firstsecondn
ameabbreviated and surname
(ex.D3S5_W1_FCGagasa)