SULFUR is recognized as a secondary
plant nutrient. It is in the same class as CALCIUM
and MAGNESIUM. All life needs SULFUR to survive.
In plants it is an essential nutrient for two
major reasons.
*It is the enzyme activator necessary
for the plant to induct nitrogen.
*It is essential for protein synthesis.
SULFUR is a constituent of three
amino acids (cystine, methionine and cysteine)
and is therefore essential for protein synthesis.
It is essential for nodule formation on legume
roots. SULFUR is present in oil compounds responsible
for the characteristic odors of plants such
as garlic and onions. SULFUR fertilization is
required by most legume crops.
SULFUR is part of the make up of
enzymes and proteins. Aids in the metabolic
functions of the plant. Low SULFUR readings
in your soil can mean that you may experience
a deficiency in Nitrogen and Manganese.
