Agricultural Micronutrients: Boosting Crop Productivity The Role and Significance of Agricultural Micro
Agricultural Micronutrients Agricultural Micronutrients Deficiency Symptoms in Crops Many crop plants need only small amounts of certain elements for normal growth and development. However, lacking even minor amounts of these micronutrients can cause visible deficiency symptoms that negatively impact yield and quality. Some common micronutrient deficiency symptoms seen in crops include interveinal chlorosis of leaves for iron, manganese, and zinc deficiencies. Crops may also exhibit stunted growth or rosetting for boron deficiency. Leaf tip necrosis is a symptom of calcium deficiency while copper deficiency causes leaves to curl. Monitoring fields for these visual cues can help farmers address impending micronutrient issues before severe deficiencies develop. The Role of Agricultural Micronutrients in Plant Metabolism While plants require large quantities of Agricultural Micronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, they also rely on trace amounts of micronutrients to c...