Potassium Behavior in Soil
Written by Samantha Reicks
Written by Samantha Reicks
Potassium is an essential plant nutrient that plays a role in a wide range of physiological processes, from regulation of the stomata to enzyme activation.
Potassium is held in the soil by the cation exchange capacity. Soils with finer particles, such as clay, and organic matter, are able to hold more positively charged ions than soils with larger particles, such as sand.
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