Boron deficiency-Tobacco

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Nutrients

Tobacco - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Growth retardation due to shortening of internodes. Shoot tips die off

Reasons
Boron deficiency (right plant) Boron uptake may be delayed by cool temperatures. Boron deficiency symptoms at young seedlings are similar to those of cold injury.

Boron deficiency made worse by

Sandy soils
Alkaline soils
Soils low in organic matter
High levels of nitrogen
High levels of calcium
Cold wet weather
Periods of drought

Boron is important for

Stabilization of plant tissues and improved plant and crop strength, working together with Ca
Increased crop quality and yield

Yara recommended fertilizers for Boron

YaraVita BORTRAC 150

Tobacco: Two applications of 2 l/ha two to three weeks after transplanting (3 to 4 leaf stage) with 10 days between applications. Water rate: minimum 30 l/ha.