What is Zinc Sulphate?

Zinc has been recognized as an essential trace mineral for plants, animals and humans and as an enzyme constituent playing a role in the synthesis of collagen, in the metabolism of DNA and RNA and thus playing an important role in the reproduction of cells. The average adult body contains between 1.5 and 3 g of zinc with approximately 60 per cent of this in the muscles, 30 per cent in the bones and 6 per cent in the skin. The highest concentrations of zinc are in the prostate gland and sperm in men, and in red and white blood cells. The retina of the eye, liver and kidneys also have high concentrations and there is some zinc in hair.

Zinc acts as an essential micro nutrient for plant growth. As a result of extensive research conducted since 1960 in All India Co-ordinated Project on Micronutrients in soils and plants it has been concluded that zinc deficiencies are widespread in India. Most states now recognise the need reported where application of zinc along with NPK fertilizers becomes deciding factor for the success or failure of the crop.In plants zinc serves as a growth hormone and influences protein synthesis. Zinc deficiency often causes stunting of the plant, yellowing of the leaves, and decreased yields of seed, grain, vegetables or fruits.