Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum
Zn Zinc

Cereals - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Leaves show chlorosis and growth is stunted. Later on the leaf tips get necrotic.

Reasons
Molybdenum deficiency N deficiency produces similar effects.

Cereals - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Stunted growth with chlorosis and yellowing of leaf tissue.

Reasons
Molybdenum deficiency N deficiency produces similar effects.

Molybdenum deficiency made worse by

  • Acid soils
  • Low pH
  • Low levels of soil organic matter

Molybdenum is important for

  • Efficient use of nitrate and P metabolism
  • Little impact on cereals