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Copy link The Role of Phosphorus in Crops
Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, playing a critical role in various metabolic processes, including photosynthesis, energy transfer, and DNA synthesis.
Phosphorus is a component of several key plant structural compounds and is a catalyst in numerous vital biochemical reactions in plants, especially in capturing and converting the sun’s energy into useful plant compounds.
Phosphorus and DNA
Phosphorus is a vital component of DNA, the genetic code of all living things. It is also a component of RNA, the compound that reads the DNA genetic code to build proteins and other compounds essential to create plants’ structure, seed production, and genetic transfer.
Storing Energy
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the ‘energy unit’ of all living things, including plants. In plants, ATP is formed during photosynthesis, with phosphorus in its structure, and participates in processes from the beginning of seedling growth through to seed formation and maturity.
Phosphorus is essential for the general health and vigor of all plants. Some specific growth factors that are associated with adding phosphorus to the crop are:
- stimulated root development,
- increased strength of stalks and stems,
- improved flower formation and seed production,
- more uniform and earlier crop maturity,
- increased nitrogen-fixing capacity in legumes,
- improvements in crop quality, and
- increased resistance to plant diseases.
Symptoms of Phosphorus Deficiency
A crop deficient in phosphorus will show slow growth, appear stunted, and be weak. Older leaves will have a dark green color and purple pigmentation. Since phosphorus is mobile in the plant, the bottom leaves are always affected first and show the earliest signs of deficiency.
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8-28-7+3CaO+3MgO+8.5SO3+0.5B | 5-6M is a high P analysis enriched with Ca, Mg, S, and a high level of B, especially designed for new forestry, orchard and vineyard plantations and ideal for planting hole applications.
10-7-22+2MgO | 16-18M has a high K analysis enriched with Mg – perfect for the establishment and uniform growth of crops cultivated in tropical areas.
11-21-9+6MgO | 8-9M is a high P analysis that promotes root development and crop establishment, enriched with a high level of Mg, it boosts photosynthesis of new young plants for improved and healthier growth.
14-12-9+0.1B | 8-9M has a high NP analysis enriched with B to bring about fast-growing crops and well-established root systems and is ideal for planting hole applications.
17-7-10+4MgO | 12-14M has a high N analysis enriched with Mg, making it ideal to be used for the establishment and uniform growth of both new plantation in the field and main nurseries of crops grown in sub-tropical areas.
17-8-9+3MgO | 16-18M features a high N analysis enriched with Mg, so it’s perfect for the establishment and uniform growth of crops grown in tropical areas, such as oil palm seedlings.
When spring has sprung, make sure your temperate and sub-tropical crops follow suit with Agroblen® 17-9-8+4MgO | 8-9M. This high-nitrogen granular NPK fertilizer has been specially formulated to help you establish your new temperate and sub-tropical plantations, such as avocados and citrus. With added magnesium for enhanced photosynthesis, this product is ideal for spring applications. Thanks to ICL’s patented Resin Release Technology, your plants can enjoy a controlled, sustained, and reliable 8-9 month nutrient release.
18-5-10+2MgO | 2-3M features an analysis designed specifically for new plantations in strawberry and other soft fruit crops, it enables fast growth and establishment of crops and is ideal for row applications.
18-5-11+2MgO | 3-4M has an analysis designed specifically for new plantations in strawberry and other soft fruit crops and it facilitates fast growth and crop establishment – plus it’s ideal for row applications.
22-0-20 | 3-4M is a well-balanced N and K analysis for crops grown in soils with very high levels of P.
9-20-8+3MgO+0.1B | 8-9M has a high P analysis enriched with Mg and B for a strong root system and uniform growth – it’s designed especially for the plantation of new conifers and other crops in forestry and orchards and is ideal for planting hole applications.
14-20-5+2MgO+TE | 5-6M | 7.5 grams – Designed to deliver new plantations in spring a high NP analysis source of nutrition in a single application to develop a strong root system and well-balanced vegetative growth.
9-20-7+2MgO+13.5SO3+TE | 8-9M | 10 grams. A steady supply of precision nutrition for new plantations in spring or autumn that covers all your plants’ needs for the full crop cycle.
Featuring a new innovative combination of the resin coating technology plus the V-Factor organic growth enhancer for stronger root development, improved plant growth, better plant establishment and high survival rates.
Fully coated nitrogen and phosphorus making it ideal as a safe starter fertilizer, particularly in soils with a high tendency of P-fixation.
This nitrogen-free and fully coated phosphorus product is ideal as a starter fertilizer in crops grown in P-fixing soils that lets you align the nitrogen management according to your plants’ needs and complying to local nitrogen application regulations.
Agromaster 10-5-23+2CaO+5MgO+29SO3 | 2-3M is a 61% coated N A multi-nutrient product featuring a high K analysis enriched with extra Ca, Mg and S, making it ideal for all kinds of crops with a medium-long crop cycle, especially those grown in light soils (for example, onions, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant).
Agromaster 11-8-27+3CaO+12.5SO3 | 2-3M consists of 61% coated N, high K analysis and high level of coated nitrogen, making it ideal for all Cl-tolerant crops with a medium-long crop cycle that are grown especially in light soils (for example, onions and potatoes).
Agromaster 12-12-22+3.7CaO+2MgO+13.5SO3 | 2-3M is a 41% coated N. A product with a typical 2-2-4 NPK ratio enriched with Ca, Mg and S and is the perfect for solution for crops that love potassium and are grown either in open fields or protected areas (for example, onions, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant).
Agromaster 12-5-20+2CaO+4MgO+35SO3 | 2-3M is a 41% coated N. A multi-nutrient product providing a high K analysis enriched with extra Ca, Mg and S, making it perfect for all kinds of crops grown in protected areas or in open field with a medium-long crop cycle (for example, melon, soil-grown soft fruits, gherkins and eggplants).
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