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