Sulfur is essential for plants, as it is a nutrient that plays a structural role in several important molecules of metabolism.
For example, molecules from the amino acid group such as methionine, cysteine and cystine, which are necessary for the formation of proteins.
Deficiency – It starts in the youngest leaves and resembles those of nitrogen deficiency. A chlorosis that can be accompanied by purplish reddish tones depending on the plant, as well as reduced-size leaves with curling of the margins.