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The importance of boron for mineral nutrition in corn cultivation

:: Monday, October 16, 2023 :: Posted By Abigail Jiang
The importance of boron for mineral nutrition in corn cultivation
Boron is an essential element required for all plant nutrition. Boron deficiency can cause many anatomical, biochemical, and physiological changes in crops. Adequate boron in plant nutrition is critical for achieving high yield and quality of crops. As corn is the most widely distributed and productive cereal crop among all cereal grain crops in the world. Learn about the importance of boron for mineral nutrition in corn cultivation.

Arsenic in fertilizers

:: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Arsenic in fertilizers
Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal dispersed in the environment through a variety of industrial, mining, and agricultural activities. High levels of arsenic can cause toxicity in cultivated plants and potential soil pollution.

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.

Boron: Key to healthy crops on a changing planet

:: Friday, April 21, 2023 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron: Key to healthy crops on a changing planet
For a century, we've known that boron is an essential nutrient for plants. But what we’ve recently learned is that boron can play a key role in aiding plants with drought resistance.

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!

Add boron for healthy commodity crops

:: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 :: Posted By Roger Gunning
Add boron for healthy commodity crops
Boron deficiency is a serious issue that can affect the yield and quality of commodity crops. Without adequate boron, plants are unable to complete their life cycle. But what does a deficiency look like and why is it so important for plant growth? Causes and effects of boron deficiency, and the best ways to address it, are different in every crop.

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.

Eliminate arsenic from fertilizer mix

:: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Eliminate arsenic from fertilizer mix
Arsenic is a chemical element occurring in metals that can be found in soils and is harmful to healthy plant growth. That is why it is important for fertilizer applications to contain arsenic levels that are as low as possible.

The Growth of Micronutrient Fertilizer in Indian Agriculture

:: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 :: Posted By Punit Antal
The Growth of Micronutrient Fertilizer in Indian Agriculture
In a significant mindset shift, the government of India’s focus is moving from increasing farm output to improving farmer incomes. What does this mean for Indian agriculture?

Partnering for Sustainable Soil

:: Friday, December 3, 2021
Partnering for Sustainable Soil
The United Nations created World Soil Day to raise awareness about the growing challenges in soil management and to encourage improved soil health.
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