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Kōrero: Soils and regional land use

Boron deficiency in lucerne

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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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by Vincent Neall

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Allan Gillingham, Soils and regional land use – Overview, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/17081/boron-deficiency-in-lucerne (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Allan Gillingham, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.