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ckhughes1
Nov 11, 2008, 04:14 PM
What is the name of the chemical that causes plants to grow?

ckhughes1
Nov 11, 2008, 04:16 PM
Plant chemical

templelane
Nov 13, 2008, 11:37 AM
There isn't just one chemical. Can you be more specific?

asking
Nov 15, 2008, 07:56 AM
I'm guessing the word is "chlorophyll," the green pigment that captures solar energy and allows plants to fix carbon into sugars that can be stored for later use.

Debus3
Jan 31, 2009, 05:42 PM
Nitrogen is needed for leafy green growth
Phosphorus for flowering
Potassium for root growth

gnahcd
Feb 21, 2009, 06:07 PM
Water