BORON

Interestingly, while higher plants require B, animals, fungi and microorganisms do not need this nutrient.

Improves Seed Set

Boron improves seed set under stressful conditions.

Cell Walls

Although required in small amounts, boron is a component of all cell walls in the plant.

Deficiencies

Boron deficiencies are more pronounced during drought periods, when root activity is restricted.

Proper Rate & Placement

The line between deficiency and toxicity is narrower than other essential nutrients. Farmers should apply at proper rate and with proper placement.

Broadcast Soil Applications

Corn most effectively uses boron when it's applied through broadcast soil applications.

Boron deficiency symptoms

Symptoms of deficiency can vary across crop species, but similarities exist for how nutrient insufficiency impacts plant tissue color and appearance. Nutrient deficiencies are commonly associated with the physical location on the plant (i.e., whether the symptoms are primarily observed on older versus newly formed plant tissue), but these symptoms can spread as the severity of the deficiency progresses.