After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Sources of Sulphur 2. Distribution of Sulphur 3. Forms 4. Deficiency 5. Toxicity. Sources of Sulphur: Sulphur is mostly present as sulphides, sulphates and organic fractions associated with N and C. The primary source of sulphur is sulphide bearing plutonic rocks which on weathering these sulphides […]
Sulphur: Sources, Distribution and Forms | Soil
Article shared by :
Transformation of Sulphur in Soils
Article shared by :
After reading this article you will learn about the transformation of organic and inorganic sulphur in soils. Transformation of Inorganic Sulphur: This form of sulphur typically occurs as its three groups: water soluble sulphate sulphur; adsorbed sulphate sulphur; and elemental and sulphide sulphur. The amount of water soluble sulphate sulphur varies with seasons, moisture content, […]
Importance of Sulphur in Plant Physiology
Article shared by :
After reading this article you will learn about the importance of sulphur in plant physiology:- 1. Sulphate Assimilation and Reduction 2. Uptake and Translocation 3. Metabolic Functions 4. Critical Levels in Soils and Plants 5. Plant Growth and Nutrition. Sulphate Assimilation and Reduction: In higher plants and in green algae, the initial step of sulphur […]