Boron is a micronutrient that is essential to plant growth. The natural trace element Boron is involved in cell division and development and deficiencies are often seen as stunting and deformation of growing points in plants. Adequate boron is necessary for proper absorption of macronutrients.
Overfarming, extremely in hot and cold weather conditions, drought, an overabundance of rainfall or irrigation, sandy soils—all these factors can reduce the amount of boron available to crops.
Care must be taken with Boron applications as the band between deficiency and toxicity can be narrow, hence seek qualified advice on boron use and rates of application. While soil analysis can give an indication of boron status of the soil dried leaf analysis of the crop provides more accurate data for decision making.
