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Role of Calcium in Plant Culture

Calcium (Ca) is one of the three secondary nutrients, along with magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S), that is required by plants for healthy growth. Although it is not a primary nutrient such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), do not confuse the term “secondary” as meaning of less importance compared to a primary nutrient. The secondary nutrients are essential for healthy plant growth, but are needed in lesser amounts than the primary nutrients.

Function of Calcium: Calcium, in the form of calcium pectate, is responsible for holding together the cell walls of plants. When calcium is deficient, new tissue such as root tips, young leaves, and shoot tips often exhibit distorted growth from improper cell wall formation. Calcium is also used in activating certain enzymes and to send signals that coordinate certain cellular activities.

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