Senescent breakdown and poor storage life of fruit
Internal and external disorders on many fruits and vegetables
Crop Lodging
Terminal buds and root tips fail to develop normally
Stunted root systems
Leaves of grasses do not open properly, tips stick to the next lowest leaf
Function
Proper functioning of growing points, particularly roots tips
Forms compounds which strengthen cell walls
Aids in cell division and elongation
Neutralizes organic acids
Aids in the proper working and permeability of cell membranes
Essential for pollen tube elongation
Regulates protein synthesis
Slows down the aging process
Treatment Options
Calcium is not easily translocated in plants, so a constant supply is required. It should be foliar applied in fruiting crops, and be available from after flowering onward