functions and deficiency's of trace elements Flashcards
(13 cards)
what is boron used for in the plant
meristem function (cell division) and cell wall development
which leaves is boron deficiency seen on
younger leaves
boron (B) deficiency symptoms
death of growing point, small malformed leaves, cracked or hollow stems
soil most likely to show boron deficiency
sandy in high rainfall area or with a high ph
copper (Cu) uses in the plant
needed for enzyme systems and photosynthesis
copper uptake in the plant
uptake as Cu2+
which leaves is copper deficiency seen on
younger leaves
symptoms of copper deficiency
young leaves roll in a spiral, young leaves wither at the tip, distorted ears in cereals
soils most likely to show copper deficiency
organic, high ph, and reclaimed soils
what is iron needed for in the plant
needed for enzyme systems and chlorophyll production
which leaves is iron deficiency seen on
younger leaves
symptoms of iron defficiency
young leaves will turn almost white
soils most likely to show iron deficiency
high pH
