Micronutrients
Commonly referred as trace elements as these nutrient components are required in small quantities, namely:
- Iron (Fe)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Copper (Cu)
- Boron (B)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Chlorine (Cl)
Iron
- Promotes formation of chlorophyll
- Acts as an oxygen carrier
- Involving reactions in cell division and plant growth
Zinc
- Vital for plant growth hormones and enzyme system
- Necessary for chlorophyll production
- Necessary for carbohydrate & starch formation
- Aids in seed formation
Copper
- Catalyzes several plant processes
- Major role in photosynthesis
- Increases sugar content
- Improves flavor of fruits and vegetables
Boron
- Essential for germination of pollen grains and growth of pollen tubes
- Essential for seed and cell wall formation
- Promotes maturity
- Necessary for sugar translocation
Molybdenum
- Aids in the formation of legume nodules
- Needed to convert inorganic phosphates to organic forms in the plant
Chlorine
- Involve in Phosphorus (P) uptake.
- Enhances maturity of small grains on some soils
Plant Nutrients