Nutrico - Calcium
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CALCIUM
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DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
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Bitter pit in fruit
Loss of fruit firmness
Corky fruits
Senescent breakdown of fruit
Low storage potential of fruit
Blossom end rot of tomatoes
Cavity spot in carrots
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MADE WORSE BY
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High nitrogen application (leading to vigorous shoot production)
Hot dry seasons
High levels of potassium
Large sized fruits
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ROLE IN PLANT NUTRITION
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Cell division and elongation
Proper working and permeability of cell membranes
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