Micro Nutrients

Iron (Fe)

Functions:

• Iron is necessary for photosynthesis and is present as an enzyme cofactor in plants.

Deficiency-Symptoms:

• Iron deficiency can result in interveinal chlorosis and necrosis.

Molybdenum (Mo)

Functions:

• Molybdenum is a cofactor to enzymes important in building amino acids.

Boron (B)

Functions:

• Boron improves cell wall development, it can expedite the uptake for floral initiation.
• It also assists in the production of stems, stalk, branches, and keeps calcium in a soluble form.
• It contributes to leaf production, coloring, and structure.

Deficiency Symptoms:

• Boron deficiency causes necrosis in young leaves and stunting.
• A boron deficiency can be recognized by distorted or dead growing tips, hollow stems, and malformed fruits.
• Plants suffering from a "B" deficiency frequently exhibit scorched, curled leaves, which are often spotted and discolored, young leaves are affected first.
• Excessive "B" levels may cause plants to exhibit symptoms similar to those of "Mg"/"K" deficiencies.