weakened plants, and blossom-end rot in fruits. Fruit plants like tomatoes and peppers may develop dark, sunken areas in the fruit. Low calcium levels can also make plants more vulnerable to diseases and pests.
The first sign of a calcium deficiency is pitting on the undersides of leaves. The leaves will begin curling upward and may even crack. This is because the leaf cannot stretch, and it bends and curls, trying to work around the deficiency. In more noticeable cases commonly seen in tomatoes,...
intake of fruits and vegetables, red meat, whole grains, tomatoes, total fat, protein, folate, α-linoleic acid, selenium, and total energy; PSA test in men; menopausal hormone therapy and duration; parity; oral contraceptive use; age at menopause; and history of oophorectomy and hysterectomy...