| | Functions of P in all living organisms | Functions of P in plants | Functions of P in animals |
| | Energy metabolism and transmission [2, 3, 12] | Photosynthesis [2, 3] | Bone formation, eggshell formation, proper function of muscles [13] | | Protein and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) synthesis [1, 12, 14] | Nitrogen fixation [15, 16] | Nerve function associated with signal transduction [7, 13, 16] | | Being key component of enzymes, coenzymes, and phospholipids [14, 17] | Improving the quality of crops [15, 18] | | | Cell division [3] | Creating the resistant for diseases [7, 19],
development of roots [4, 19],
strengthening the stems and stalks [8, 17],
formation of flowers and seeds [14, 17],
transformation of sugar to starch [14],
laying down the primordia of plant reproductive parts during the early phases of plant development [17, 18],
proper stress mitigation and plant maturation [1, 14] | |
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