NUTRIENT | ELEMENT- SYMBOL | FUNCTIONS | |
---|---|---|---|
Nitrogen | N | Green plant pigments, photosynthesis, proteins, DNA | |
MACRONUTRIENTS, THEREOF N, P, K AS MAIN NUTRIENT |
Phosphor | P | Enzymes, DNA, flower and fruit formation |
Potassium | K | Water balance, cell walls, metabolism, frost hardiness | |
Iron | Fe | Photosynthesis, cellular respiration, enzyme activity | |
TRACE NUTRIENTS | Manganese | Mn | Pigment and enzyme composition |
Zinc | Zn | Pigment and hormone buildup |