Express^® BORON

Express^® BORON is used in a wide range of crops to correct and prevent boron deficiency. For horticultural, broadacre and viticulture production where boron deficiency may occur, Express^® BORON can be applied via foliar, in furrow or fertigated.

Boron plays a vital role in fruit set and flowering, with a major influence on pollen viability. It is important for protein synthesis, cell division and carbohydrate metabolism and has been proven to aid in the translocation of calcium throughout the plant.

The most effective way to apply Express^® BORON is via foliar application; however, it is suitable for in-furrow and fertigated applications. Unlike some synthetic chelates, amino chelates minimise reactions in the soil solution, resulting in available nutrients for an extended period.

Warning

Avoid applying foliar with copper due to the increased risk of copper phytotoxicity.

Boron deficiency:

Boron deficiency mostly occurs in soils that are low in organic matter, high in pH or aluminium and/or over-limed soils. Boron availability can also be reduced by high nitrogen and calcium levels. Particularly sensitive crops include Avocados, small seed crops, cereals, cotton, citrus, stone fruit and vegetables.

Boron deficiency symptoms include:

• Reduced seeding, fruit set and flowering.
• Curled, brittle, distorted or thick tissue.
• Multiple side shoots due to chlorosis and dead growing points.
• Stem splitting or cracking.
• Distorted fruit.
• Poor brix movement through the day.