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Mention the role of Sulphur in plants.

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Sulphur (S) : Essential component of amino acids like cystine, cysteine and methionine, constituent of coenzyme A, Vitamins like biotin and thiamine, constituent of proteins and ferredoxin. Plants utilise sulphur as sulphate `(SO_4^-)` ions.
Deficiency symptoms : Chlorosis, anthocyanin formation, stunted growth, rolling of leaf tip and reduced nodulation in legumes.
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