What is the function of magnesium in plants?
Magnesium is one of the 16 essential plant nutrients for plant growth and development. It is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule and is responsible for the plant leaf trapping sunlight. Energy transfer is the central function of plants. Lighter soils with low cation exchange capacity may not hold adequate magnesium where it is needed. Soils derived from parent materials void of magnesium also may be deficient. In these situations, a readily available, water soluble source of magnesium may be needed.
