The 17 Essential Plant and Soil Nutrients

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  1. 1. Component of chlorophyll and activates enzymes (Mg)
  2. 6. Major nutrient absorbed from the air and used in photosynthesis (C)
  3. 7. Helps regulate stomata and water balance (K)
  4. 8. Important for protein formation and enzyme activation (Zn)
  5. 13. Needed in very small amounts for enzyme activity (Cu)
  6. 14. Primary nutrient responsible for leafy growth (N)
  7. 15. Absorbed from water and used in many plant processes (H)
  8. 16. Required for urea metabolism in plants (Ni)
Down
  1. 1. Involved in enzyme systems and photosynthesis (Mn)
  2. 2. Part of amino acids and proteins (S)
  3. 3. Essential for cell wall strength (Ca)
  4. 4. Required for energy transfer (ATP) in plants (P)
  5. 5. Helps with pollen formation and cell division (B)
  6. 9. A micronutrient involved in photosynthesis and respiration (Fe)
  7. 10. Involved in osmosis and ionic balance (Cl)
  8. 11. Needed for nitrogen metabolism(Mo)
  9. 12. Absorbed from air and water; needed for respiration (O)