A cyclist is in the hospital after being hit by train in Whitfield County on Saturday evening.
1 In Photosynthesis, potassium regulates the opening and closing of stomata, and therefore regulates CO2 uptake. 2  Potassium triggers activation of enzymes and is essential for production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). 3  ATP is an important energy source for many chemical processes taking place in plant issues. Protein and starch synthesis in plants require potassium as well. 2  Potassium is essential at almost every step of the protein synthesis. 3  In starch synthesis, the enzyme responsible for the process is activated by potassium.
Potassium is considered second only to nitrogen, when it comes to nutrients needed by plants, and is commonly considered as the âquality nutrient.â. It affects the plant shape, size, color, taste and other measurements attributed to healthy produce. Plants absorb potassium in its ionic form, K+. Protein and starch synthesis in plants require potassium as well. 2  Potassium is essential at almost every step of the protein synthesis. 3  In starch synthesis, the enzyme responsible for the process is activated by potassium.