Option 3 : Potassium
Potassium is not a component of enzyme but helps to stimulate the function of other enzymes and their activity in plants
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Potassium
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Macro nutrient
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- For formation of sugar, carbohydrates, protein synthesis and division of cell in roots.
- Maintains cation anion balance.
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Magnesium
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Macro nutrient
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- Structural component of chlorophyll.
- Required for functioning of enzymes to produce carbohydrates, sugar and fats.
- Essential for germination of seeds and used for formation of fruit and nut.
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Nitrogen
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Macro nutrient
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- Major component of protein, chlorophyll and other enzymes
- It is needed in highest amount.
- It is absorbed as ammonium ion, nitrate ion or nitrite ion.
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Phosphorus
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Macro nutrient
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- It is necessary for seed germination, protein formation and metabolism in plants.
- Absorbed as phosphate ions.
- It is part of proteins, nucleic acids and nucleotides.
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