Story: Soils and regional land use

Boron deficiency in lucerne

Boron deficiency in lucerne

Lucerne needs boron to grow, and although only minute amounts are required, a deficiency is noticeable. Growth becomes stunted and the plant may die.

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Allan Gillingham, 'Soils and regional land use - Overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/17081/boron-deficiency-in-lucerne (accessed 24 April 2024)

Story by Allan Gillingham, published 24 Nov 2008