Nutrients
Calcium
This is of major significance in ensuring the optimal development of a number of physiological functions. Its importance is indisputable in:
- the pollination process – pollen production,
- cell wall formation,
- cellular pH regulation,
- the prophylactic effect (the effect on pathogens).
The crops most sensitive to Ca deficiency are:
- fruit trees,
- vines,
- vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins...).
Moderately sensitive are:
- oilseeds,
- legumes,
- sugar beet,
- cereals.
Selected calcium-containing products
Nutrient uptake depending on soil pH
Highly acidic soil Neutral soil Strongly alkaline soil
Sensitivity of crops to deficiencies in individual trace elements
Crop | Mg | Zn | Mn | Cu | Fe | B | Mo | S |
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Wheat | ||||||||
Barley | ||||||||
Corn | ||||||||
Rapeseed | ||||||||
Sunflower | ||||||||
Sugar beet | ||||||||
Onion | ||||||||
Potatoes | ||||||||
Vines | ||||||||
Soya |
MODERATELY SENSITIVE SENSITIVE HIGHLY SENSITIVE