Function of Elements in Plant Health

ELEMENTS FUNCTIONS

1) Boron (B) Stimulates cell division, flower formation and pollination

2) Calcium (Ca) Raises soil pH; promotes root hair formation and early growth

3) Chlorine (Cl) Needed for photosynthesis; stimulates root growth and aids water circulation in plants

4) Cobalt (Co) Improves growth, water circulation, and photosynthesis

5) Copper (Cu) Stimulates stem development and pigment formation

6) Iron (Fe) Stimulates the formation of chlorophyll and helps oxidize sugar for energy; also necessary for legume nitrogen fixation. It regulates the respiration of the plant's cells.

7) Magnesium (Mg) Aids in chlorophyll formation and energy metabolism; it increases oil production in flax and soy beans; helps regulate uptake of other elements. It also promotes healthy, disease-resistant plants. It is generally available in acidic soils.

8) Manganese (Mn) Necessary for the formation of chlorophyll

9) Molybdenum (Mo) Needed for nitrogen fixation and nitrogen use in the plant; stimulates plant growth and vigor much like nitrogen

10) Nitrogen (N) Necessary for chlorophyll and genetic material (DNA & RNA) formation; stimulates green, leafy growth

11) Phosphorous (P) Necessary for genetic material (DNA & RNA) formation; stimulates fruit, flower and root production, and early season growth; increases disease resistance

12) Potassium (K) Associated with movement of water, nutrients, and carbohydrates in plant tissue. Stimulates early growth. Helps in the building of protein, photosynthesis, fruit quality and reduction of diseases.

13) Silicon (Si) Increases number of seeds; strengthens cell walls of plants

14) Sodium (Na) Increases resistance to drought; increases sugar content in some crops

15) Sulfur (S) Aids in formation of certain oil compounds that give specific odors to some plants such as onions, Ngarlic, mustard, etc; increases oil production in flax and soy beans

16) Zinc (Z) Stimulated stem growth and flower bud formation

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