Biology · KS3 Y8 · Cells & Organisation

Plant mineral nutrition

Plant mineral nutritionFree3:42Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Plants make their own sugars by photosynthesis, but they still need mineral ions from the soil to make other substances.
  • Nitrate ions supply the nitrogen needed to make proteins; without them plants are stunted and older leaves turn yellow.
  • Magnesium is needed to make chlorophyll, so a plant lacking it turns yellow and photosynthesises less.
  • Farmers add fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK), or manure, to keep yields high.

In this clip

Runs 3:42, from 0:07 to 3:49 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
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As reported by YouTube on 2026-11-02. Not part of the Heddy Score.
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Why we picked it

Compares plants with different mineral deficiencies side by side, so students can link each missing mineral to its symptoms.

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