Question

Roads are sometimes salted to melt ice. what does this salting do to the plants along the roadside? why?

Answer 1

Plants might take up some of the excess sodium chloride in the place of the magnesium and potassium they also need, leading to nutritional deficiencies.

Plants suffering from high levels of soil salt concentration often cause damage to their roots. Symptoms include yellowed leaves with scorched edges; potassium deficiencies are common problem. Needles on every green trees may turn yellow or brown in the spring.

(Source: http://www.ehow.com/facts_7350144_happens-used-melt-ice-roads_.html)

Answer 2

Answer:

Plants might take up some of the excess sodium chloride in the place of the magnesium and potassium they also need, leading to nutritional deficiencies.

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