Boron Deficiency in Southeast Asia

Boron deficiency map of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Vietnam

Extreme weather impacts production

This region’s weather patterns and boron-thirsty crops make it difficult to maintain adequate B levels. Many growers can benefit from an annual application of refined boron.

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Boron deficiency map of Indonesia and Malaysia

High demand crops need supplementation

Sandy soils, high rainfall, and low soil fertility can create less than optimal growing conditions. High yield growers replenish their soil with boron to ensure maximum production.

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Boron deficiency map of Thailand

Intensive cultivation, boron deficient soil

Valuable export crops like rice and sugarcane remove large amounts of boron from the soil. Growers recognize the value of B to offset the effects of intensive cultivation and achieve maximum yields, season after season.

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Relative susceptibility of Southeast Asian crops

Certain crops are more susceptible to boron deficiency than others. To find out what boron deficiency may look like in your field, click a crop below.

Boron Deficiency in the Region

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Vietnam
Because of the region’s weather patterns and the popularity of boron-thirsty crops, soil often lacks the organic matter that helps to maintain adequate boron levels. As a result, many Southeast Asian growers can benefit from annual application of refined boron.
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Indonesia and Malaysia
In Indonesia and Malaysia, heavy rain and soil leaching can complicate growers’ ability to maintain optimal nutrient balance in the soil. Soil type and compaction also increase the likelihood of boron deficiencies, which can negatively affect the rice and oil palm grown here, reducing growers’ yields and profits.  
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Thailand
As organic farming gains ground in Thailand, area growers can benefit from U.S. Borax refined boron, which is certified for use on organic crops.
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U.S. Borax Products

20.8% Boron
Anhybor
Boron for fertilizer manufacturing

This refined U.S. Borax product is made from the dehydration and fusion of borax. Depending on the grade, Anhybor can be used to produce boron-enriched compound fertilizers or to coat different fertilizer products, such as NPK blends with the aid of a binder.

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15% Boron |  | OMRI Certified
Fertibor
Optimum product for suspensions

A fine crystalline borate ideal for NPK compound fertilizers and suspensions. Manufactured as free-flowing granules, Fertibor is easily handled and offers superior flow and consistency.

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15% Boron |  | OMRI Certified
Granubor
Made especially for bulk blenders

A pure, 100% water-soluble micronutrient that meets boron demand during the growing season. Made especially for bulk blenders, Granubor helps to ensure uniform distribution in nutritional blends and in the field.

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11% Boron (w/w)
Liquibor
Liquid boron from boric acid

The convenience of liquid boron fertilizer straight to your farm with no measuring or mixing required.

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20.5% Boron |  | OMRI Certified
Solubor
Product of choice for foliar applications

A concentrated, highly soluble, and fast dissolving powder that is ideal for foliar and other sprays. With the highest concentration of boron in any approved product, Solubor is an economical choice for nutritional formulations.

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10% Boron
Solubor Flow
For fertigation or hydroponic growing

First and only aqueous suspension of sodium borate microcrystals.

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14.5% Boron | 29% Zinc
Zincubor
Perfect combination of zinc and boron

Because zinc and boron deficiency are widespread around the world, a product with both nutrients is a good fit in many regions. Zincubor brings these two important micronutrients together in one product.

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Field Studies in Southeast Asia

To understand the role of boron in crop health and develop the best available products, U.S. Borax has been conducting and participating in field studies for more than 50 years. These studies provide important information for regional growers and distributors. (Not all studies are available online. Contact us for more information.)

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Crop studies: Cocoa, eucalyptus

Southeast Asia 2016 to present

Case Study Video

U.S. Borax continually conduct field trials to better understand the use of boron and its benefit to agriculture. Learn about some of our current research. Watch video

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