Magnesium
Magnesium is a critical for photosynthesis and carbohydrate accumulation. Crystal Green fertilizers provide plants with magnesium to optimize these critical processes.
Why do plants need magnesium?
Magnesium (Mg) is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule, where light energy is captured and used to create sugars that drive growth and yield.
Magnesium’s other major function is to support moving carbohydrate produced in the leaves to sink tissues such as seeds and tubers. Sufficient magnesium at grain filling or tuber bulking will result in higher yields.
What happens if plants don’t get enough magnesium?
Corn leaves will develop chlorotic striations which later become purplish and necrotic.
Other crops develop interveinal chlorosis leading to necrosis.
Magnesium for Added Benefits
Nutrient-packed Crystal Green fertilizers include magnesium in every granule. All of the magnesium in Crystal Green is plant available. Since Crystal Green only releases nutrients in response to organic acids produced by roots, magnesium remains available throughout the season to support plant development. Crop growth and root development determines when and how much magnesium is available.
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Phosphorus: A Plant’s Perspective
Learn why phosphorus is essential for plant growth, the agronomy of Crystal Green fertilizer and how growers benefit from this new nutrient technology.
Presented by: Dr. Roland Leatherwood, Ostara’s Director of Agronomy & Innovation, and Craig Davidson, President of Taurus Ag.
