Application of Gypsum provides which of the following elements to the plants?

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Sulphur. By the use of gypsum, the plants get 'Sulphur'. Gypsum gives nutrients to plants by providing Sulphur and Calcium where Calcium helps in the absorption of nutrients in the roots. Sulphur increases the amount of protein in crops, as well as contributes to the formation of foliar fungi, due to which the leaves remain green. Gypsum helps in preventing the formation of a hard layer in the soil as it increases the penetration of water into the soil.

Application of Gypsum provides which of the following elements to the plants?

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