Nutrients
Zinc
- Zinc is involved in the formation of auxins, which are responsible for stem elongation.
- It is also found in proteases (enzymes that break proteins down into smaller units). These enzymes “break” the protein chains in the old leaves, enabling efficient translocation to new parts of the plant.
- Optimal zinc content results in better use of nitrogen and other nutrients because translocation is improved.
- Corn in particular is affected by zinc deficiency, which is reflected in a slowdown in peak growth. Other crops grown on soils with blocked zinc are no exception either.
Zinc’s positive effect is also observed in:
corn, rape, sunflower, cereals, etc.
Selected zinc-containing products
Nutrient uptake depending on soil pH
Highly acidic soil Neutral soil Strongly alkaline soil
Sensitivity of crops to deficiencies in individual trace elements
Crop | Mg | Zn | Mn | Cu | Fe | B | Mo | S |
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Wheat | ||||||||
Barley | ||||||||
Corn | ||||||||
Rapeseed | ||||||||
Sunflower | ||||||||
Sugar beet | ||||||||
Onion | ||||||||
Potatoes | ||||||||
Vines | ||||||||
Soya |
MODERATELY SENSITIVE SENSITIVE HIGHLY SENSITIVE