Nutrients

Mn Manganese

Cocoa - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Symptoms start at young, fully developed and medium leaves. They show yellow green or yellow interveinal chlorosis. Veins and streaks along the veins remain green for some time.

Reasons
Manganese deficiency

Manganese deficiency made worse by

  • Organic soils
  • Sandy soils
  • High pH
  • Cold wet periods
  • Fluffy soils

Manganese is important for

  • Optimizes leaf quality to ensure good photosynthesis and supply of yield components