Potassium contributes to plant nutrition

Potassium contributes to plant nutrition
  • Potassium helps in the formation of sugar and starch in the leaves.

  • It increases the size and weight of both. Increases nitrogen efficiency.

  •  Potassium helps in cell permeability and in the transfer of carbohydrates.

  • Potassium increases disease resistance in plants. Protein enhances synthesis.

  • Controls the entire water system of the plant, gives stiffness to the stem of the plant and prevents it from lodging.

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