Role of Potassium (K) in plants
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Authors
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Issue Date
18/04/2018
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Language
en
Keywords
Agriculture , ICTs
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Abstract
Potassium (K) is an essential plant nutrient that improves root growth and plant vigor, helps prevent lodging and enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases. Potassium is mobile in the plant and quite mobile in the soil.