Manganese Flashcards
1
Q
Manganese- function
A
Essential for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis
Promotes growth by promoting early germination
2
Q
Manganese- highest demand
A
Seedling growth
Stem elongation
Milk development
3
Q
Manganese- deficiency
A
Chlorosis – yellowing of the leaves
Reduction in leave size
Split or shrivelled grain
4
Q
Manganese- factors that reduce availability
A
High pH soils
Over limed soils
Sandy soils as manganese is leachable
5
Q
Manganese- management
A
Soil test
Maintaining a soil pH below 6.5
Foliar spray
