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    NUTRIENT:

    CARBON

    Carbon (C) is responsible for all life on earth. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) released into the atmosphere is recycled endlessly as part of the carbon cycle.

    Non-Fertilizer Elements

    Plants take CO₂ from the air and use the C for energy, helping to build essential biological compounds such as carbohydrates and proteins.

    Primary Energy Source

    Carbon is the primary energy source and building block for plant tissues.

    Simple Sugars

    Converted through photosynthesis into simple sugars, C helps plants build starches, carbohydrates, cellulose, lignin and protein

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    Organic C

    Crop residues, green manures and animal wastes can be significant sources of organic C in the soil.

    Dry Matter

    Almost half of the plant's dry matter is comprised of C.

      • Primary Energy Source

        Carbon is the primary energy source and building block for plant tissues.

      • Simple Sugars

        Converted through photosynthesis into simple sugars, C helps plants build starches, carbohydrates, cellulose, lignin and protein

      • Organic C

        Crop residues, green manures and animal wastes can be significant sources of organic C in the soil.

      • Dry Matter

        Almost half of the plant's dry matter is comprised of C.

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