HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE
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Question
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Of the 13 mineral nutrients essential for the growth and survival of lawn grasses, ____ is required in greatest amounts.
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phosphorus
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potassium
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nitrogen
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calcium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An excess of nitrogen, caused by fertilizer over-application, can result in rapid, lush growth and a diminished root system. In extreme cases, too much quick-release nitrogen can cause burning of the leaf tissue and plant death. 1 A lawn with a nitrogen deficiency will lose its green color and begin to turn yellow.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrogen (N) Nitrogen is a key element in plant growth. It is found in all plant cells, in plant proteins and hormones, and in chlorophyll.
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