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Calcium’s role in plant growth and development
Calcium (Ca) is an essential nutrient for plants and is considered a secondary macronutrient. It plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, growth, and development of plants. Calcium is a vital element for the structural integrity of cell walls and membranes, signaling pathways, enzymatic activities, and overall plant health. Here’s a detailed overview of […]
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Sulfur’s Role in Plant Growth and Development
Sulfur (S) is an essential nutrient for plants and plays a critical role in various physiological processes, growth, and development. It is classified as a secondary macronutrient, required in significant amounts by plants. Sulfur is a component of important amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, and coenzymes, contributing to the overall health and function of plants. Here’s […]
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Potassium’s role in plant growth and development
Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plants and is classified as a primary macronutrient, along with nitrogen and phosphorus. It plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, growth, and development of plants. Potassium is required in relatively large quantities by plants and is involved in several key functions. Here’s a detailed overview of […]
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Phosphorus’ role in plant growth and development
Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for plants, playing a critical role in their growth, development, and overall health and vitality. It is one of the primary macronutrients, along with nitrogen and potassium. Phosphorus is involved in various biological and biochemical processes within plants, affecting their structure, metabolism, energy transfer, and ability to respond to […]
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Nitrogen’s Role in Plant Growth and Development
Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for plants and plays a fundamental role in their growth, development, and overall productivity. It’s a primary component of amino acids, proteins and enzymes, nucleic acids, chlorophyll, and many other vital plant molecules. Here’s a detailed overview of the roles of nitrogen in plant growth and development: 1. Amino […]
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Plant essential nutrients and why they are important.
Plant essential nutrients are the elements or compounds that are necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of plants. These nutrients are required in varying amounts and play vital roles in various physiological and biochemical processes within plants. Essential nutrients are usually categorized into two main groups based on the quantity in which plants need […]
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Make the Best of Your Crop Desiccation
Harvest 2020 is right around the corner and the memories of “Hellvest 19” are still a little too raw. While nature’s plans for Harvest 2020 remain to be seen, ensuring an adequate and timely dry down of the crop is crucial for a smooth harvest in any year. Hard water and high pH can reduce […]
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Lignify it, and it won’t fall
When the gravity pulling your crop down to the ground is stronger than the counter forces keeping it standing, lodging will occur. Crop lodging causes serious losses of yield and quality in many crops grown in Western Canada, especially cereals. Assessing the root cause of lodging and taking measures to help prevent it are key […]
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Mitigating Heat During Flowering
Flowering is one of the most important stages in a crop’s life cycle and often happens during the hottest days of summer – ideal conditions for a less-than-ideal situation: heat stress. When conditions are right for heat stress, it is especially important to pay attention to boron (B) – a micronutrient that is critical to […]
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Plant Health Promoters SA and JA and Their Fit in Modern Ag
Jasmonic and salicylic acids (JA and SA) are plant phytohormones that play key roles in resistance/tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses and interact with the other families of phytohormones to modulate growth and development. Understanding these PGRs and their roles has given modern agriculture new tools to fight diseases and pests, reduce the build-up of […]
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