Secondary Nutrients
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Calcium Nutrient Benefits
Functions
- Proper functioning of growing points, particularly roots tips
- Forms compounds which strengthen cell walls
- Aids in cell division and elongation
- Neutralizes organic acids
- Aids in the proper working and permeability of cell membranes
- Regulates protein synthesis and slows aging process
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Magnesium Nutrient Benefits
Functions
- The center molecule of the chlorophyll
- Aids several functions of different plant enzymes
- Aids plant to form sugar and starches
- Plays an important part of the translocation of P
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Sulfur Nutrient Benefits
Functions
- Similar requirements to P
- Constituent of several amino acids which are essential for protein production
- Aids in activities of some enzymes and vitamins
- Needed for chlorophyll formation
- Deficiency adversely affects the oil content in some oil crops and the baking quality in wheat crops
- Aids in N stabilization
- Needed for nodule formation in legumes