Chapter 15, Problem 8RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The different environmental sources of nitrogen and the utilization of different sources by nitrogen.

Introduction:

Nitrogen is a vital limiting factor in plant growth and development. It is a major component of chlorophyll that is the most significant pigment required for photosynthesis. Nitrogen is also evident in the formation of amino acids that are monomers of protein. Although it is one of the most abundant elements, plants can only use reduced forms of this element.