Maize - Growth retardation
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Causes
Zinc deficiency
Maize - Growth retardation
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Causes
Zinc deficiency
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Causes
Zinc deficiency
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Causes
Severe zinc deficiency
Sufficient zinc supply is very important for maize flowering and corn development.
Deficiency symptoms can often be observed at wet and cold weather.
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow-white chlorotic zones run parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves, giving the leaf a streaky appearance.
Symptoms generally start at the older leaves, but sometimes occur at the younger leaves first.
Causes
Severe zinc deficiency
Sufficient zinc supply is very important for maize flowering and corn development.
Deficiency symptoms can often be observed at wet and cold weather.
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Causes
Severe zinc deficiency
Sufficient zinc supply is very important for maize flowering and corn development.
Deficiency symptoms can often be observed at wet and cold weather.
Zinc deficiency made worse by
- Organic soils
- High pH soils
- Soils rich in phosphorus
- Soils receiving high phosphorus application
- Cold wet conditions
Zinc is important for
- Good plant development early in the season
- Improves yield
- Brings harvest date forward
Yara recommended fertilisers for Zinc deficiency
YaraVita CROP BOOST
Maize: 5 l/ha at the 4 to 8 leaf stage. Water rate: 30 to 200 l/ha. N.B. Do not spray in slow drying conditions. Alternatively: 2 to 5 l/ha at the 4 to 6 leaf stage. Repeat 10 to 14 days later if necessary. Water rate: 30 to 200 l/ha
Read more about YaraVita CROP BOOSTYaraVita MANCOZIN
Maize: 1 l/ha at 4-8 leaf stage. For moderate to severe deficiency repeat applications at 10-14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
Read more about YaraVita MANCOZINYaraVita ZINTRAC 700
Maize: 1 l/ha from 3 to 8 leaf stage. For severe deficiency, repeat application should be made at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha. Seed Dressing: 2 to 8 litres per tonne.
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