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Perennial African grass

{Setaria sphacelata}
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Boron Deficiency in Perennial African Grass

The short internodes and leaf sheaths on boron deficient perennial African grass result in a cluster of leaves at the top of each tiller. The growing points on some tillers of each plant die. Where ears develop, they usually fail to emerge completely.

Soil Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Granubor Fertibor
LBS/ACRE 6-9 6-9
KG/HA 6.75 - 10.13 6.75 - 10.13

Foliar Application (Suggested rates of application)

  Solubor
LBS/ACRE 4-6
KG/HA 4.5 - 6.75
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