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AdvanSix’s agronomy experts are available to answer your questions about how to get the most out of your ammonium sulfate investment. Mercedes Gearhart has overseen agronomic research at AdvanSix for more than 20 years, and has a wealth of knowledge about fertilizer use efficiency and improving crop yields. Check out the questions asked below or ask your own question.

What role does sulfur play in the plant?

Answer:

Sulfur is vital in the synthesis of sulfur-containing amino acids – protein’s building blocks. It is also essential in the formation of lipids, vitamins, coenzymes and the chlorophyll molecule. As a result, sulfur not only impacts yield, but also the quality of crops. Using wheat as an example, research has shown that bread baked from low sulfur flour fails to rise and lacks crumb structure (Agronomy Monograph No. 50, ASA-CSSA-SSSA).

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