Maize
- Maize
Maize - Growth retardation
Symptoms
Plant shows stunted growth. At severe deficiency necrotic zones develop at leaf margins and tips.
Reasons
Severe iron deficiency (left)
Iron deficiency vs. healthy plant made worse by
- High pH
- Water logged soils
- Calcareous soils
- High copper, manganese or zinc soils
Iron is important for
- Healthy green foliage
- Improved yield and grain quality