Chapter 36, Problem 6TYU

Summary Introduction

Introduction: Soil is a thin layer of Earth’s crust. They are in large number where different types of organisms colonize in the soil. These organisms depend upon the soil for their shelter and food. Almost all the essential nutrients, water, and minerals for the growth of plant are directly obtained from the soil. The roots absorb water and dissolved minerals. The dissolved minerals are transported from roots to the leaves throughout the plant in the xylem.