Module 2 Quiz – Capacity

What is meant by ‘capacity’ in calcium nutrition?

Why can’t plants store unlimited amounts of calcium?

Which nutrient was used as an example of a nutrient that can be stored for future use?

What are the two major functions of calcium in plants?

In the brick wall analogy, the mortar represents:

What happens to plant tissues when calcium is removed from structural positions?

Which hormone is associated with calcium removal during fruit ripening?

In the table and chairs analogy, the chairs represent:

What commonly happens to excess calcium once a tissue has reached capacity?

Which statement best describes the Capacity Paradox?

Why does increasing calcium application not always increase calcium levels in the target tissue?

Which statement best reflects the key agronomic lesson from this module?