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Basic Facts about Potassium

Potassium is an essential element for all living organisms. more >

Updated: 18/03/2008

K Gallery

Updated: 03/06/2009

e-ifc

IPI's quarterly newsletter. more >

Updated: 30/06/2009

Nitrogen and Potassium Interactions

K increases nitrogen use efficiency. more >

Updated: 30/06/2009

Potassium and the Environment

Updated: 04/06/2008

Potassium and Food Quality

K increases size, protein, oil and vitamin levels. more >

Updated: 02/10/2008

Nutrient Removal and Nutrient Balance

Updated: 20/08/2008

Potassium and Stress and Plant Disease

K plays a key role in stress relief. more >

Updated: 20/08/2008

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NEWS

30 June 2009
IPI Publication (e-ifc: International Fertilizer Correspondent) added: e-ifc 20: International Fertilizer Correspondent.
30 June 2009
IPI paper added: Preliminary Field Observations on the Response of Wheat and Barley to High Rates of K Fertilization in Rainfed and Irrigated Regions in Lebanon..
30 June 2009
IPI paper added: Higher Yields and Reduction of Incidence of Stem Brittle in White Carnation by Increasing Potassium Concentration and NO3-:NH4+ Ratio in the Fertigation Medium..
30 June 2009
IPI paper added: Effect of Applied Potassium in Increasing the Potential for Nitrogen Assimilation in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.).
24 June 2009
New Position Paper added added: Potassium and CO2 Sequestration.