Nutri-Facts - North America
A series of fact sheets written by scientific staff of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) that is focused on essential plant nutrients and their use.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus (P) is present in every living cell, both plant and animal. No other nutrient can be substituted for it when it is lacking. Phosphorus is one of the 17 essential nutrients that plants need for growth and reproduction.
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Potassium
Potassium (K) is an essential plant macronutrient taken up in large quantities, like nitrogen. In plants, K does not become part of complex organic molecules. It moves as a free ion and performs many functions.
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