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Boron in crops: An overview

:: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron in crops: An overview
Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient for all plant species. In agriculture, boron is one of the most deficient minerals in soil around the world.
 

Boron mobility vs immobility in plant species

:: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron mobility vs immobility in plant species
Boron (B) deficiency is directly affected by boron mobility or immobility in plants. In those species in which boron is immobile in the phloem, foliar-applied boron will not be translocated from the site of application. This means there is not enough boron to adequately supply the plant cells that are required for tissue formation. In those species where boron is immobile via phloem, boron must be applied via soil.

Micronutrients take macro role at Global Micronutrient Summit

:: Thursday, September 21, 2023 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Micronutrients take macro role at Global Micronutrient Summit
U.S. Borax is proud to be a principal partner of the Global Micronutrient Summit 2.0, an event dedicated to micronutrient fertilizers. Learn more about the event, expert-led sessions, and benefits of attending.

Availability of boron in Brazilian soils

:: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 :: Posted By Eduardo Saldanha
Availability of boron in Brazilian soils
Low pH soil is a good indication of boron (B) deficiency. In general, the tropical regions of the world have old and weathered soils with low organic matter. These conditions are favorable to the loss of various nutrients by leaching, especially boron.
 

Availability of boron to plants

:: Monday, June 12, 2023 :: Posted By Eduardo Saldanha
Availability of boron to plants
Soil plays a major role in determining the availability of boron in plants. Boron is taken up by plant roots from the soil solution. Learn about the science behind boron adsorption and deficiency.

100 years of boron in agriculture

:: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
100 years of boron in agriculture
Katherine Warington was a pioneering scientist whose work on boron and its importance in plant nutrition has had a lasting impact on the field of agriculture.

That's a wrap! Boron Day 2023

:: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
That's a wrap! Boron Day 2023
Boron Day was held in Antigua, Guatemala March 23 and 24, 2023. This event brings together top minds, new innovations, and emerging technology throughout the industry for a packed two-day event. Here's the recap!

Identifying and addressing boron deficiencies in South America

:: Monday, August 22, 2022 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Identifying and addressing boron deficiencies in South America
Boron deficiency can significantly affect crop yields. This is especially prevalent in South America, particularly agriculture-rich Brazil, where most soils test at low levels of boron.

Key Lessons from Boron Day 2021

:: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Key Lessons from Boron Day 2021
Did you miss Boron Day 2021? You can still watch the recorded presentations from the virtual event.

Part 2: An Agricultural Borates Primer

:: Thursday, September 16, 2021 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Part 2: An Agricultural Borates Primer
In my first borates primer post, I discussed the different types of borates, solubility by type, and the types of borax U.S. Borax produces. In this post, I’ll cover how borate solubility affects plant absorption and recent research in the field.
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