Relier Pairs FetilizersVersion en ligne Reading about fertilizers par Phuong Xuan Pham 1 Nitrogen 2 Chlorophyll 3 Potassium 4 Phosphorous 5 A lack of phosphorous 6 Too much nitrogen 7 Too much foliage caused by the excess amount of nitrogen 8 Too much phosphorous Can produce an excess of foliage provides plants with nutrients needed to form proteins, sugars, and starches. leads to slow plant growth. provides materials for the transport of energy within an organism. Allows plants to absorb light and turn it into energy can easily upset the chemical balance in aquatic environments. Is used to produce chlorophyll Can hinder the growth of fruit or vegetables