Matching Pairs FetilizersOnline version Reading about fertilizers by Phuong Xuan Pham 1 Too much foliage caused by the excess amount of nitrogen 2 Nitrogen 3 Too much phosphorous 4 Chlorophyll 5 Phosphorous 6 Too much nitrogen 7 Potassium 8 A lack of phosphorous provides materials for the transport of energy within an organism. Is used to produce chlorophyll Can hinder the growth of fruit or vegetables leads to slow plant growth. can easily upset the chemical balance in aquatic environments. Can produce an excess of foliage Allows plants to absorb light and turn it into energy provides plants with nutrients needed to form proteins, sugars, and starches.