The nutrient in shortest supply in a particular ecosystem.
A nutrient not present in the soil in sufficient quantity to support optimal plant growth.
The nutrient that is in lowest supply relative to the demand. The limiting nutrient will be exhausted first by algae which require many nutrients and light to grow. Inputs of the limiting nutrient will result in increased algal production, but as soon as the limiting nutrient is exhausted, growth stops. Phytoplankton growth in lake waters of temperate lowland areas is generally phosphorus limited.
a chemical ( nutrient ) necessary for plant growth, but available in a concentration insufficient to support continued growth
a missing nutrient among three nutrients needed
a nutrient or trace element that is essential for plants to grow, but that is available in smaller quantities than are required by the plants and algae to increase in abundance
Essential nutrient needed for growth of plant organism which is the most scarce in the environment. Oftentimes, in freshwater systems, either phosphorus or nitrogen may be the limiting nutrient for plant growth.
the nutrinet in short supply relative to others and will be exhausted first, thus limiting the cellular growth.
A nutrient that has the ability, through its absence or presence, to restrict the utilization of other nutrients or the functioning of the body.
Nutrient that restricts plant growth.
A nutrient, whose concentration in the environment of an organism, determines the growth and productivity of that organism.