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Boosting pulse production in India: The power of boron

:: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Boosting pulse production in India: The power of boron
The role of pulses in India's economy is integral to its food security. Boron is an essential micronutrient required for the growth and development of plants and boron deficiency in soil can lead to reduced crop yields and poor-quality produce.

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.

Unlocking the potential of boron in China’s agriculture market

:: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 :: Posted By Abigail Jiang
Unlocking the potential of boron in China’s agriculture market
Agriculture plays a significant role in many Asian economies, including China—one of the world's largest agricultural countries. The agriculture industry in China continuously searches for ways to increase crop yields to meet the growing demand for food at home and commodity crops abroad.

Key functions of boron in oil palm cultivation in Latin America

:: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 :: Posted By Eduardo Saldanha
Key functions of boron in oil palm cultivation in Latin America
Boron (B) deficiency has been identified as the most common nutritional disorder in oil palm plantations around the world, and it is intensified in regions with alkaline, sandy soils and subject to high volumes of rainfall.

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.

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!

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.

U.S. Borax in American agriculture

:: Friday, February 24, 2023 :: Posted By Roger Gunning
U.S. Borax in American agriculture
Product origin is a hot topic. Whether you’re curious about where the cotton fibers in your bed sheets came from, or where the berries in your morning yogurt grew, sourcing is top of mind lately. For U.S. Borax, the answer is right there in our name.

Improve Corn Yield with Boron

:: Monday, January 23, 2023 :: Posted By Roger Gunning
Improve Corn Yield with Boron
One element that plays an important role in corn plant nutrition, but is often overlooked, is boron. Learn more about why boron is such an important micronutrient and how you can apply it to your crop.
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