Phosphorus – P

Phosphorus is a macroelement known as compound base of nucleic acids in substances of seeds’ reserves and in energetic compounds (ATP, ADP). Plants absorb phosphorus in form of anion (H2PO4-). The phosphate ion in plants results very mobile and it can be translocated in any direction.

Young leaves receive not only absorbed phosphate of roots but also the one obtained from former leaves. The phosphorus is present as constituent of cell membrane (phospholipids), in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), in molecules of ATP and ADO which constitutes the energetic system in biological systems and in phytate.

It is present also in seeds as a backup of element used during germination. Deficiency of phosphorus limits the formation of RNA and reduces protein synthesis. In case of lack of phosphorus there is an accumulation of nitrogen compounds in low molecular mass in vegetal tissues.

Plants present slight growth with limited development of root system and thin stems. The production is compromised from both quantity and qualitative aspects.

Phosphorous products:

Diammonium phosphate DAP 18-46

Binary fertilizer, composed of 18 units of ammoniacal nitrogen (N) and elevated content of phosphorus (P2O5) soluble in the water.
Used directly as fertilizer or as raw material for the production of NPK fertilizers.

Monoammonium phosphate MAP 12-52

Binary fertilizer, composed of 12 units of ammoniacal (N) and elevated content of phosphorus (P2O5) soluble in the water. Used directly as fertilizer or as raw material for the production of NPK fertilizers.

Simple super phosphate GSSP

Granulated fertilizer, rich in phosphorus (P2O5) and sulfur (SO3).