Soil: the foundation of nutrition - Food and …

1 Important forhealthy bonesMaintains acid-base balanceImportant in immune system health, blood clottingand pressure regulationA component of proteins,DNA, RNA and bloodA component ofenzymes, DNA, RNA,proteins and promotesimmune system healthA component ofenzymes and involved inFe metabolismNeeded for immune system healthContributes to perception of tasteKey component of proteinPlays a key role in brainand muscle functionEssential for muscleand nerve activityPromotes digestive processNeeded for proper fluid balanceHelps deliver oxygento the tissuesEssential to fetal development andfunctioning of reproductive systemClKey component of enzymesPromoteplant growthPromotereproductionInvolved in photosynthesisReduces plant respirationStimulatesmicrobial

2 ActivityPromotes root formationand growthIncreases water-useefficiencyPromote nodule formationon legumesIncreases disease resistanceInvolved in carbohydratemetabolism and translocationof starchesAid translocationof photosynthesisfrom leaves tofruiting organsActs as anO2 carrierFruit formationFruit qualityQuickens maturityFruitflavourImproveswinter hardinessSeedformationAids in enzyme functionalityand plant use of Fe and PResponsible for enzyme activityHelps enzyme activity and increasesthe availability of P and CaSeed qualityClEnhances maturityof small grainsSoil macronutrientsSoil micronutrientsMnMANGANESEZnZINCSSULPHURF eIRONSiSILICONClCHLORINECaCALCIUMBBORONM oMOLYBDENUMCuCOPPERNaSODIUMMgMAGNESIUMOO XYGENCCARBONHHYDROGENKPOTASSIUMNNITROGEN PPHOSPHORUSS ustainablesoil managementfor healthy soils.

3 Healthy foodand healthy peopleRole of 18nutrientsnecessary forplant growthand humanhealthOver 2 billion peoplesuffer from micronutrientdeficienciesNutrient-poor soils are unableto produce healthy foodwith all the necessarynutrients for a healthy personSoil degradationleads to the lossof soil micro andmacronutrientsEnsurecroprotationIncre ase soilorganic mattercontentKeep soilsurfacecoveredReduceerosionSoilof nutritionthe foundation FAO 2015 - BC275e/1 soils for a healthy lifeWith the nancial supportof the Russian Federatio