Plant nutrition refers to the process by which plants obtain and utilize the essential nutrients necessary for their growth, development, and overall functioning. This includes the absorption, assimilation, and utilization of water, minerals, and other organic compounds required for various biochemical and physiological processes within the plant's cells. Plant nutrition is crucial for maintaining optimal plant health, supporting photosynthesis, energy production, growth, and reproduction. The primary nutrients essential for plant nutrition are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, while secondary and micronutrients are also necessary in smaller quantities.
