BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781266739606
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 23, Problem 6WIO
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The outcomes of the choice of discarding the grass clippings or leaving them on the lawn would influence the nutrient content of soil.
Concept introduction:
Nutrient uptake is the process by which nutrients from external environment move into a plant. Plants obtain their nutrients from soil and air. Soil provides food, water, and nutrients to plants which are very essential for plant growth and development. Plants also obtain some essential nutrients from the atmosphere by the leaves.
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