Genvi Unit 2 011924
Genvi Unit 2 011924
Genvi Unit 2 011924
2ND SEM
UNIT 2: CONCEPT OF LIMITING FACTORS -plant growth is dictated by the least
available resource or limiting factor
Liebig’s law (law of minimum)
Shelford’s law (law of tolerance) -deficiency in one nutrient cannot be
compensated by a surplus of any of the
What is a limiting factor? others
-any environmental factor that restricts the
ability of an organism or population to grow, The barrel concept:
survive, or reproduce. Can be biotic or The shortest barrel stave prevents the barrel
abiotic from being filled with water.