Boron: Essential to Plant Nutrition and Potential for Plant Injury
- Type
- Publication
- Date of Publication
- December 19, 2023
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Boron is a naturally occurring element that can be found in soil, irrigation water, and household products. Boron is essential to plant nutrition, but high levels can cause toxicity in many plant species, and low levels can lead to
deficiency.
This fact sheet discusses the importance of boron in plants. (9 pages)
Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts
More choices in Environment & Natural Resources
- Publication
Soil is a layer of unconsolidated (i.e., loose) mineral and/or organic material. Soil is nearest to the Earth’s surface in terrestrial areas (not covered by water). Soil makes up a very small percentage of the Earth’s crust. It is a dynamic body, constantly undergoing change, made up of solid particles (e.g., mineral and organic), with […]
- Course
This course will inform participants about riparian and watershed processes, the benefits that healthy riparian areas provide, and the tools that prevent and/or resolve degradation and improve water quality.
- Course
The Generation Next curriculum targets new landowners, those who are inheriting land, or those who are looking to start a new agricultural operation on an existing ranch.
- Course
Do you want to continue your professional career in wastewater management? This online wastewater course is the fourth in a series developed to address challenges facing the onsite wastewater industry in Texas.
- Course
Do you want to continue your professional career in wastewater management? This online series was developed to address challenges facing the onsite wastewater industry in Texas.
- Course
An aerobic septic system, or aerobic treatment unit (ATU), uses oxygen to breakdown both dissolved and solid constituents into gases, cell mass, and non-degradable material contained in wastewater. This online course will teach you how to properly maintain and operate your ATU. You will have 30 days from the day you register to complete this program. If you do not complete the program within this limit, your registration will expire, and you will need to pay the registration fees again to start over.