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Mention the role of Magnesium and Potassium in plants

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Magnesium is an important constituent of chlorophyll, maintains ribosome structure and chromatin fiber, Activates enzymes in respiration, photosynthesis, and synthesis of DNA and RNA. Potassium is essential for stomatal opening, translocation of sugar, protein synthesis, activation of enzymes and maintenance of cell turgor. Potassium determine anion-cation balance in cell.

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Mention the role of Magnesium and Potassium in plants