functions and deficiency's of trace elements

Question 1

what is boron used for in the plant

Answer 1

meristem function (cell division) and cell wall development

Question 2

which leaves is boron deficiency seen on

Answer 2

younger leaves

Question 3

boron (B) deficiency symptoms

Answer 3

death of growing point, small malformed leaves, cracked or hollow stems

Question 4

soil most likely to show boron deficiency

Answer 4

sandy in high rainfall area or with a high ph

Question 5

copper (Cu) uses in the plant

Answer 5

needed for enzyme systems and photosynthesis

Question 6

copper uptake in the plant

Answer 6

uptake as Cu2+

Question 7

which leaves is copper deficiency seen on

Answer 7

younger leaves

Question 8

symptoms of copper deficiency

Answer 8

young leaves roll in a spiral, young leaves wither at the tip, distorted ears in cereals

Question 9

soils most likely to show copper deficiency

Answer 9

organic, high ph, and reclaimed soils

Question 10

what is iron needed for in the plant

Answer 10

needed for enzyme systems and chlorophyll production

Question 11

which leaves is iron deficiency seen on

Answer 11

younger leaves

Question 12

symptoms of iron defficiency

Answer 12

young leaves will turn almost white

Question 13

soils most likely to show iron deficiency

Answer 13

high pH