Folic Acid ( Vitamin B9)
Description
Folate, plays a crucial role in plant growth, development, and overall health. While plants do not require folate in the same way humans do, folate serves as an essential cofactor in various metabolic processes vital for plant life. Here's a description of folic acid's role in agriculture:
Mode of Action
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Folate converts into tetrahydrofolic acid (THF). This compound undergoes several transfer/methylation reactions that are important for synthesizing nitrogenous bases in DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA) and are necessary for the maturation of red blood cells (RBCs).
Applications
Folic acid tablets prevent and treat low levels of vitamin B9 in your body. This vitamin helps form red blood cells, maintains your brain health and supports a healthy pregnancy. You can take these tablets my bout with a glass of water as directed. Take each dose at regular intervals.
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