Today in most countries, micronutrients needed by crops are being supplied by chemical fertilization. Globally, very few farmers seldom apply Micronutrients, even though intensive modern agriculture has a nutrient depleting effect. Yields are higher than those of the past, while early maturing varieties mean more crops are grown in the course of a year. Micronutrients are being continuously removed in high yield of harvested produce, without being replaced. The result is widespread micronutrients deficiencies.
Micronutrients have multiple roles in the crop growth and although researches have been undertaken, it is believed that some of the micronutrients’ functions are still unknown. Micronutrients add nutrients to the plants, but also act as catalysts for the assimilation of macronutrients. Micronutrients don’t act separately, but they interact to bring fruitful results in terms of quality and quantity of the yields.
Micronutrients are essential for enzyme activity in bacteria and plants. Enzymes are crucial organic chemical compounds needed for all life processes such as photosynthesis, nutrition, growth and reproduction. Enzymes are complex proteins activated by micronutrients. A correct balance of micronutrients is required for enzymes to function. An incorrect balance between molybdenum and Iron could cause a toxic situation. Micronutrients in a balanced fertilizer program ensure plant growth and yields. Important trace elements are boron, manganese, zinc, copper, cobalt, magnesium, iron and molybdenum. General boron deficiency symptoms include chlorosis, necrosis, and deformation on young leaves and at growing point
Micronutrients have multiple roles in the crop growth and although researches have been undertaken, it is believed that some of the micronutrients’ functions are still unknown. Micronutrients add nutrients to the plants, but also act as catalysts for the assimilation of macronutrients. Micronutrients don’t act separately, but they interact to bring fruitful results in terms of quality and quantity of the yields.
Micronutrients are essential for enzyme activity in bacteria and plants. Enzymes are crucial organic chemical compounds needed for all life processes such as photosynthesis, nutrition, growth and reproduction. Enzymes are complex proteins activated by micronutrients. A correct balance of micronutrients is required for enzymes to function. An incorrect balance between molybdenum and Iron could cause a toxic situation. Micronutrients in a balanced fertilizer program ensure plant growth and yields. Important trace elements are boron, manganese, zinc, copper, cobalt, magnesium, iron and molybdenum. General boron deficiency symptoms include chlorosis, necrosis, and deformation on young leaves and at growing point