a. It is required in the synthesis of oil in crops such as ground nuts and soya beans.
b. It promotes growth of soil bacteria and the ability of leguminous plants to fix nitrogen.
c. It is part of the chlorophyll molecule concerned with carbohydrate metabolism.
- Important in chlorophyll formation
- Promotes the formation of fats and oils in crops e.g soya beans, sunflower, ground nuts.
- Aids in the absorption and translocation of phosphorous
- Enhances the nitrogen fixing power of the legumes
- Activates the synthesis and translocation of carbohydrates and proteins in plants.
- Activates enzymes in crops.
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