Category: Nutrients

Iron (Fe) is the most abundant chemical element on our planet. For plant organisms, it is considered a very important element for the process of chlorophyll formation, photosynthesis, activation of specific metabolic pathways and respiration. Iron deficiency is a global crop issue, with a serious impact on yield and quality of the products harvested and,… Continue reading Management of Iron fertilisation in plants

Molybdenum (Mo) is considered one of the most essential and necessary trace elements for plant growth, although plant requirements for it are lower than any other nutrient. It plays an important role in the enzyme systems involved in nitrogen metabolism and, unlike the other trace elements, molybdenum is a mobile element. It can be applied… Continue reading Molybdenum fertilisation in plants

Magnesium (Mg) is considered an essential nutrient that is required for the normal development of a crop. Along with Sulphur (S) and calcium (Ca), it belongs to the secondary macronutrients. As it is a mobile element within the plant, symptoms of its deficiency first occur in older leaves. Cereals (maize), potatoes and legumes are considered… Continue reading Treating Magnesium deficiency in plants

For most crops, Potassium (K) is required in large quantities, as it is a macroelement. It is an essential nutrient for many physiological plant processes, such as regulating the cellular osmotic potential and activating enzymes involved in photosynthesis, transpiration and respiration. Nutrition with sufficient potassium ensures resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. In addition, potassium… Continue reading The importance of Potassium in plant growth

Boron (B) is considered one of the most important trace elements for plant growth. It regulates cell division, the transfer of sugars to the desired attraction centres, fruit growth and endogenous hormone biosynthesis regulation. It is also an essential component of cell walls. Its deficiency can disrupt the smooth operation of the above processes and… Continue reading The importance of Boron in plant growth

Nitrogen (N) is an element of great importance for life and the environment. Plants are fundamentally dependent on it, as it is the nutrient they need in the largest quantities. It is estimated that 85 – 90 million tons of nitrogen fertilisers are added to the soil worldwide each year. Nitrogen is a component of… Continue reading Management of Νitrogen fertilisation in plant growth