Role of Boron in Plant Nutrition - Deficiency and Corrective Measures
V. Prasad*
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
M. Bhargava Narasimha Yadav
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture-Dharwad, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka (580 005), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Boron, Corrective measures, Deficiency, Micronutrient
Abstract
An important micronutrient for many facets of plant development and metabolism is boron. Its roles encompass crucial functions such as cell wall formation, sugar transport, regulation of enzyme activities involved in nitrogen assimilation and amino acid metabolism, conversion of starch to sugars, modulation of plant hormones like auxins and facilitation of reproductive processes including seed setting and fruit development. By participating in these fundamental processes, boron ensures proper plant development, improves fruit quality and enhances overall yield. Boron deficiency in plants can lead to reduced shoot and root growth, reproductive failure, susceptibility to stress resulted in decrease the crop yield.
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