Chapter 35, Problem 3Q

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The reason for growing barley plants in growth mediums and not in soil.

Given:

The result of growing barley plants over three generations in the below-mentioned nickel concentrations is as follows:

A set of seeds out of the total harvest gathered from the experiment were grown in nickel-free conditions to test their germination.

Introduction:

Plant growth depends on micronutrients and macronutrients. These are essential nutrients without which plant development is impaired. Plants can be artificially grown in laboratories by simulating the plant growth conditions like controlling light and humidity.