What Do Plants "Eat"? Their Diet Explained

Now, if plants act as a primary source of food in a food chain, then what do plants eat? Today, we’ll take a look at what plants eat, what their food is made of, and more.

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What Do Plants Eat?

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How Do Plants Produce Food?

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What Make Up Plants’ Food?

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Are Fertilizers Food for Plants?

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