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title: Maximize Phosphorus Efficiency with the Addition of Zinc
description: As you increase the level of phosphorus in your fields, you may be triggering a zinc deficiency. Learn more about it today.
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# [Maximize Phosphorus Efficiency with the Addition of Zinc](https://blog.atpag.com/atp-blog-canada/maximize-phosphorus-efficiency-with-the-addition-of-zinc)

 Written by [ATP Nutrition](https://blog.atpag.com/atp-blog-canada/author/atp-nutrition) | 20-May-2020 7:39:03 PM

| ## Are you balancing your phosphorus fertilizer with zinc? As you increase the level of phosphorus in your fields, you may be triggering a zinc deficiency. The optimum rate of phosphorus fertilizer can tie up plant-available zinc in the soil, thereby impacting the productivity and genetic potential of the crop.   ## **Watch the video below (less than 3 minutes) to learn:** - Why the addition of zinc (Zn) may help you maximize your phosphorus (P) investment - How P and Zn interact - Mycorrhizae's critical role in the uptake of Zn - Zinc options to consider for the upcoming season    **Zinc is an essential nutrient since it:** - Aids in plant growth hormones and enzyme systems - Helps in seed formation - Is necessary for protein synthesis and membrane function - Influences plant growth proteins, for example auxin development, especially IAA - Is active in chlorophyll synthesis and manufacturing of carbohydrates - Causes healthy root growth, leading to enhanced grain yield **Phosphorus is a key component of every crop fertility plan since it:** - Stimulates early season growth - Helps the crop grow deeper and stronger roots - Hastens plant maturity and promotes seed production - Functions as one of the main promoters of photosynthesis, nutrient transport and energy transfer via energy-rich linkages (ATP) ## Want to learn more about phosphorus and zinc? <https://info.concentricag.com/phosphorus>   Watch this video from our Nutrient Knowledge series to take a deeper dive into the role of phosphorus in plant nutrition.         <https://info.concentricag.com/zinc>Watch this video from our Nutrient Knowledge series to take a deeper dive into the role of zinc in plant nutrition. |
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