Boron: Essential to Plant Nutrition and Potential for Plant Injury
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- December 19, 2023
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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)
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