Molybdenum ( Mo):
Molybdenum's Role:
Required to form the enzyme "nitrate reductase" which reduces nitrates to ammonium in plant
Aids in the formation of legume nodules
Needed to convert inorganic phosphates to organic forms in the plant
Molybdenum deficiency:
General yellowing of older leaves
Reduce growth.
Pale green color leaves.
Necrotic area adjacent to midrib between veins and long leaf edges.
Twisted stem.