Copper Flashcards
1
Q
Copper - function
A
Required for chlorophyll production
Helps regulate water movement in plants
Required for seed production
2
Q
Copper - highest demand
A
Reproductive stages
Grain development
3
Q
Copper - deficiency
A
Yellowing of young leaves
Reduced growth
Sometimes brown spots over leaf tips
Small grain heads
4
Q
Copper- factors that reduce availability
A
High pH soils
Soils with excess amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous
Heavily limes soils
Sandy soils
5
Q
Copper - management
A
Soils test
Tissue testing
Broadcast or incorporate copper before seeding
Add copper sulfate in fertilisers
