Description
Importance of Boron for Plant Growth:
- Cell Wall Formation: Boron helps build strong cell walls, which are crucial for cells to grow and divide properly.
- Sugar and Nutrient Distribution: Boron plays a key role in moving sugars and nutrients around the plant, ensuring that energy is distributed where it’s needed.
- Reproduction: Boron is essential for plant reproduction, aiding in pollen development, seed formation, and fruit growth.
Key Functions of Boron:
- Cell Membrane Integrity: Boron is an essential component of cell membranes and supports cell division.
- Pollination: Activates pollen germination, helping with pollination and fruit setting.
- Flowering and Fruiting: Supports flowering and fruiting processes, leading to higher seed and fruit yields.
- Root Development: Enhances root development, leading to better nutrient uptake and overall plant health.
- Protein and Amino Acid Formation: Helps plants form amino acids and proteins, crucial for healthy growth.
- Sugar Transport: Facilitates the transport of sugars within the plant, aiding in metabolism.
- Strengthens Cell Walls: Helps form strong cell walls, promoting structural integrity in plants.
Recommended Crops:
Boron is suitable for:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Floriculture crops
Application Stages:
- Early Vegetative Stage
- Pre-Flowering and Fruit Development Stage
Application Rates and Methods:
- Soil Application: 1 – 1.5 kg per hectare
- Foliar Application: 2 – 3 gm per liter of water
- Methods: Soil application, foliar spray, or drip irrigation
Benefits:
- Improves photosynthetic efficiency.
- Boosts seed germination and pollen formation.
- Enhances fruit quality and taste.
- Strengthens cell walls and supports healthy plant growth.
This versatile fertilizer is an essential component for achieving higher crop yields, improving plant health, and enhancing the quality of fruits and vegetables.
Crop Type | Growth Stage | Dosage (per liter of water) | Application Method |
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Vegetables, Fruits, Floriculture | Early vegetative stage, Pre-flowering & Fruit development stage | Soil application-1-1.5kg Foliar application-2-3gm/ltr |
| Soil application, foliar spray & drip application |
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