vPromotes formation of soil aggregates thus improve soil aeration
v Helps to raise PH which helps to promote nitrogen fixation by bacteria
vIn increases caution exchange capacity (CEC)
v Strengthens plants cells
v Used during cell division
v Necessary in protein synthesis
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