Sulphur deficiency made worse by

  • Acidic soils
  • Light, sandy soils (leaching)
  • Low organic matter
  • Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
  • ) Areas with low industrial emissions

Sulphur is important for

  • Chlorophyll synthesis and efficient N-utilization
  • Important in the structure of proteins, amino acids and vitamins
  • Mostly used in the leaves