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Originally Posted by Richard
Also, there is the practice of over-application of phosphate -- mainly because it is difficult to penetrate more than the 1st inch of the soil unless all the soil reactants are over-burdened with phosphate. This in part explains the application of high-phosphate formulas for bloom. But then of course we have the same phenomena in hydroponic culture where the reactants are negligible. So apparently there is a lot more to the story. I'm hoping one of you botanists/biologists has the answer or a good reference on the subject. Thanks!
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Most of the extra phosphorus found in the soil in my area is due to the use of chicken manure which is high in phosphorus.
Banding is the best way to apply phosphorus. It minimizes reversion (available forms of P turn to less available) since it has less contact with soil. There is also a phosphorus fertilizer called Avail which keeps P in a more available form longer.
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Originally Posted by Nicolas Naranja
Bananas don't have much DNA to make since they don't have seeds.
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All cell reproduction requires the replication of DNA regardless of the way the plant reproduces.
Phytin in seeds contains a good amount of phosphorus which is released when the seed begins to grow.