Effect of mineral ions on plant growth

Precautions Initial seed mass should be same so that differences in final dry weight are only due to the treatment received. Same species and age of seed, preferably from same plant to minimize genetic differences, should be used for all the trials and experiments. Temperature can be maintained same for all seedlings using water bath or environment chamber. Light intensity and wavelength can be kept constant by using light bank and the same bulb. ind speed and carbon dioxide concentration is maintained by using an enclosed chamber. !part from ion being tested, keep concentration of all other ions same as in complete solution. "aintain p# constant using buffer.