Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum
Zn Zinc

Cereals - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Leaves show chlorosis and growth is stunted. Later on the leaf tips get necrotic.

Reasons
Molybdenum deficiency. N deficiency produces similar effects.

Cereals - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Stunted growth with chlorosis and yellowing of leaf tissue.

Reasons
Molybdenum deficiency. N deficiency produces similar effects.

Molybdenum deficiency made worse by

  • Acid soils
  • Low pH
  • Low levels of soil organic matter

Molybdenum is important for

  • Efficient use of nitrate and P metabolism
  • Little impact on cereals

Yara recommended fertilizers for Molybdenum

YaraVita® MOLYTRAC™

YaraVita® MOLYTRAC™

Cereals (Barley, Wheat, Oats): 125 to 250 ml/ha pre-plant soil application (applied with herbicide where tank mixable). Water rate: 30 to 100 l/ha. Céréales (orge, blé, avoine): 125 à 250 ml/ha en application au sol avant semis (avec herbicide si miscibles en cuve). Volume d’eau: 30 à 100 l/ha.

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