Maize - Growth retardation
Yellow or white spots may develop on leaves with brown waxy raised streaks as deficiency develops.
Growth is stunted with shortened internodes
Boron deficiency (right)
- Sandy soils
- Alkaline soils
- Soils low in organic matter
- High levels of nitrogen
- High levels of calcium
- Cold wet weather
- Periods of drought
- Improved cob and kernel development
- Improved crop development
- Increased yield
